If LCM and HCF of two numbers are equal and the product of two numbers is…
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If LCM and HCF of two numbers are equal and the product of two numbers is 2916, find their LCM.
Answer: A. 54 — Answer: the LCM is 54 Explanation: Key formula: LCM × HCF = product of the two numbers. Given that LCM = HCF, call this common value L. Then L × L = 2916, so…
- A.
54
- B.
56
- C.
64
- D.
66
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Correct answer: A
Answer: the LCM is 54
Explanation:
Key formula: LCM × HCF = product of the two numbers.
Given that LCM = HCF, call this common value L. Then L × L = 2916, so L^2 = 2916.
Solve: L = √2916 = 54. Check: 54 × 54 = 2916, which matches the product.
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