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In the proof of √2, why is assuming a and b coprime more than a formality?

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Correct answer: It gives a genuine contradiction when both become even

A rational number can be represented by many equivalent fractions, so merely writing √2=a/b is not enough for a contradiction. We choose the representation in lowest terms, meaning gcd(a,b)=1. From a²=2b², parity arguments show that a is even and then b is even. This conclusion means that 2 divides both numbers, so their greatest common divisor is at least 2. That directly conflicts with gcd(a,b)=1, producing the genuine contradiction required by the proof. Hence option A is correct. Without the coprime assumption, a pair such as 2/4 could be even in both entries without contradiction because it was not reduced. The other options do not follow from the equations.

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Number-SystemsCoprimeProof-By-ContradictionSqrt2Proof Of Irrationality Of Square Root 2 And Square Root 3Number SystemsMathematicsClass 9 Mcq

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