LCM and HCF


  1. If the HCF of a and b are 12 and a, b are positive integers and a > b > 12, then what will be the values of a and b?









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    By Hit and Trial
    From option (d), we can say that the HCF of 36 and 24 is 12 and it is also satisfies the given condition a > b > 12

    Correct Option: D

    By Hit and Trial
    From option (d), we can say that the HCF of 36 and 24 is 12 and it is also satisfies the given condition
    a > b > 12
    ∴ a = 36 and b = 24


  1. The sum of HCF and LCM of two numbers is 403 and their LCM is 12 times their HCF. If one number is 93, then find the another number.











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    Let LCM = m, HCF = n,

    According to the question,
    m = 12n, .......(i)
    and m + n = 403.......(ii)

    Correct Option: C

    Let LCM = m, HCF = n,

    According to the question,
    m = 12n, .......(i)
    and m + n = 403.......(ii)
    ⇒ 12n + n = 403 [from Eq.(i)]
    ⇒ 13n = 403
    ∴ n = 403/13 = 31
    ∴ m = 12 x 31 = 372

    Let the another number = k
    ∴ 93 x k = 372 x 31
    [as product of two numbers HCF x LCM]
    ⇒ k = (372 x 31)/93 = 124



  1. The LCM of two numbers is 20 times of their HCF and (LCM + HCF) = 2520. If one number is 480, what will be the triple of another number?











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    Let HCF = N
    According to the question, LCM = 20N
    Given that, HCF + LCM = 2520
    ⇒ N + 20N = 2520
    ⇒ N = 2520 / 21 = 120
    Now, LCM = 20N = 20 x 120 = 2400

    We know that,
    1st number x 2nd number = HCF x LCM

    Correct Option: D

    Let HCF = N
    According to the question, LCM = 20N
    Given that, HCF + LCM = 2520
    ⇒ N + 20N = 2520
    ⇒ N = 2520 / 21 = 120
    Now, LCM = 20N = 20 x 120 = 2400

    We know that,
    1st number x 2nd number = HCF x LCM
    ⇒ 2nd number = (LCM x HCF) / (1st number)
    = (120 x 2400) / 480 = 600
    ∴ Required answer = 600 x 3 = 1800


  1. Find the greatest number that divides 130, 305 and 245 leaving remainders 6, 9 and 17, respectively?











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    Given that,
    x = 130, y = 305, z = 245
    a = 6, b = 9, c = 17

    According to the formula,
    Required number = HCF of [(130 - 6), (305 - 9), (245 - 17)]

    Correct Option: A

    Given that,
    x = 130, y = 305, z = 245
    a = 6, b = 9, c = 17

    According to the formula,
    Required number = HCF of [(130 - 6), (305 - 9), (245 - 17)]
    = HCF of 124, 296, 228 = 4.



  1. Find the least number which when divided by 16, 18 and 20 leaves a remainder 4 in each case, but is completely divisible by 7.











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    LCM of 16, 18 and 20 = 720
    ∴ Required number = 720k + 4
    Where, k is a natural number to be divisible by 7, (720 k + 4) will be a multiple of 7.

    Correct Option: A

    LCM of 16, 18 and 20 = 720
    ∴ Required number = 720k + 4
    Where, k is a natural number to be divisible by 7, (720 k + 4) will be a multiple of 7.
    Smallest value of k = 4
    ∴ Required number = 720 x 4 + 4 = 2884