coprime

Adjective

(not comparable)

(mathematics, of two or more positive integers) Having no positive integer factors in common, aside from 1.
24 and 35 are coprime.
(mathematics, of a positive integer) Having no positive integer factors, aside from 1, in common with one or more specified other positive integers.
24 is coprime to 35.

Usage notes

In mathematics, this adjective can be used in phrases like "A and B are coprime", "A is coprime to B", and, less commonly, "A is coprime with B".

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