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. 18)
18.
The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 4 and their H.C.F. is 4. Their L.C.M. is:
12
16
24
48
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let the numbers be 3x and 4x. Then, their H.C.F. = x. So, x = 4.

So, the numbers 12 and 16.

L.C.M. of 12 and 16 = 48.

Discussion:
36 comments Page 4 of 4.

Arjun singh said:   1 decade ago
3x = 3 (4 H.C.F) = 12.
4x = 4 (4 H.C.F) = 16.

LCM of 12 & 16.

12 = 2*2*3.
16 = 2*2*2*2.

Now we have 2*2*3*2*2*2*2 = 192.

HCF = 4/LCM 192.

4/192 = 48 answer.

Got it or not.

Neha said:   1 decade ago
You can't get 48 by 4/192 you can get 48 by 192/4.

Sukumar Satyen said:   1 decade ago
Let the numbers be 3x and 4x.

We know that 3x*4x = HCF*LCM.

=> 12x^2 = 4*LCM.

=> LCM = 3x^2.....equation (1).

L.C.M. of 3x, 4x = 12x.....equation (2).

Now, equation(1) = equation(2).

=> 3x^2 = 12x.

=> x = 4.

=> L.C.M = 12x = 12*4 = 48.

Thanks.

Homay said:   1 decade ago
HCF = 4 (given).
Say m = 4.

LCM = Product of two numbers/HCF.

= 3m*4m/m.
= 12*16/4.
= 48.

Kuldeep said:   1 decade ago
The product of two numbers is 724 and HCF is 4 then find the LCM?

ANUPAM KUMAR YADAV said:   1 decade ago
The sum of two number is 420 and one of them is 260. Find the product of the two numbers.

Find the greatest number of 4 digits which is divisible by 35.


Post your comments here:

Your comments will be displayed after verification.