LCM and HCF


  1. If a number is exactly divisible by 11 and 13, which of the following types the number must be?











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    LCM of 11 and 13 will be (11 x 13). Hence, if a number is exactly divisible by 11 x 13, then the same number must be exactly divisible by their LCM or by (11 x 13).

    Correct Option: C

    LCM of 11 and 13 will be (11 x 13). Hence, if a number is exactly divisible by 11 x 13, then the same number must be exactly divisible by their LCM or by (11 x 13).


  1. The LCM of two numbers is 48. The numbers are in the ratio of 2 : 3. Find the sum of the numbers.









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    Let numbers are 2N and 3N.
    According to the question, 6N = 48
    ⇒ N = 8 ( ∵ LCM = 6N )
    ∴ Required sum = ( 2N + 3N ) = 5N

    Correct Option: C

    Let numbers are 2N and 3N.
    According to the question, 6N = 48
    ⇒ N = 8 ( ∵ LCM = 6N )
    ∴ Required sum = ( 2N + 3N ) = 5N
    = 5 x 8 = 40


  1. The Product of two whole numbers is 1500 and their HCF is 10, Find the LCM.











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    According to the formula,
    Product of two numbers = HCF x LCM

    Correct Option: B

    Given that, product of two numbers =1500
    HCF = 10
    According to the formula,
    Product of two numbers = HCF x LCM
    ⇒ 1500 = 10 x LCM
    ∴ LCM = 1500/10 =150


  1. The least number which should be added to 2497, so that the sum is exactly divisible by 5, 6, 4 and 3, is











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    LCM of 5, 6, 4 and 3 = 60
    On dividing 2497 by 60, the remainder is 37.
    ∴ Number to be added = 60 - 37

    Correct Option: C

    LCM of 5, 6, 4 and 3 = 60
    On dividing 2497 by 60, the remainder is 37.
    ∴ Number to be added = 60 - 37 = 23


  1. The least number which when divided by 12,16 and 18 leaves 5 as remainder in each case. Find the number.











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    Given, a = 12, b =16 , c =18, k = 5
    According to the formula,
    Required number =(LCM of a, b and c) + k
    = (LCM Of 12, 16, 18) + 5

    LCM of 12, 16, 18 is
    ∴ LCM = 2 x 2 x 3 x 4 x 3 = 144

    ∴ Required number =144 + 5 = 149

    Correct Option: C

    Given, a = 12, b =16 , c =18, k = 5
    According to the formula,
    Required number =(LCM of a, b and c) + k
    = (LCM Of 12, 16, 18) + 5

    LCM of 12, 16, 18 is
    ∴ LCM = 2 x 2 x 3 x 4 x 3 = 144

    ∴ Required number =144 + 5 = 149