Aptitude - Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M - General Questions (Q.No. 13)
13.
Reduce 128352 to its lowest terms.
238368
3
4
5
13
7
13
9
13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
 128352) 238368 ( 1
         128352
         ---------------
         110016 ) 128352 ( 1
                  110016
                 ------------------  
                   18336 ) 110016 ( 6       
                           110016
                           -------
                                x
                           -------
 So, H.C.F. of 128352 and 238368 = 18336.
 
             128352     128352 ÷ 18336    7
 Therefore,  ------  =  -------------- =  --
             238368     238368 ÷ 18336    13                    
Discussion:
59 comments Page 5 of 6.

Poovarasan said:   9 years ago
The formula is;

Product of LCM & HCF = product of two numbers.
(1)

Known said:   1 year ago
Anyone, please explain me in detail to understand the answer.
(6)

Mel said:   2 years ago
@All.

We can Find the unit place by cross-multiplying.
(3)

Vip said:   8 years ago
Applying divisibility rule is best to know the answer.

Abi said:   7 years ago
@Sanket Shinde.

Why you multiply 7 &6? Explain.

Saloni said:   8 years ago
I also think divisibility rule is easy.

Agree @Vip.

Shweta jayswal said:   8 years ago
Not getting the solution. Please explain me.

Monika said:   5 years ago
Thanks for giving an easy solution @Vaishak.

Smily said:   8 years ago
Thanks for giving the easy method @Vaishak.
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Mamta said:   1 decade ago
Is the procedure is method or just trick?


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