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. 6)
6.
The product of two numbers is 4107. If the H.C.F. of these numbers is 37, then the greater number is:
101
107
111
185
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let the numbers be 37a and 37b.

Then, 37a x 37b = 4107

ab = 3.

Now, co-primes with product 3 are (1, 3).

So, the required numbers are (37 x 1, 37 x 3) i.e., (37, 111).

Greater number = 111.

Discussion:
76 comments Page 2 of 8.

ZUBAYRUL HASAN said:   8 years ago
As 37 is the HCF of these numbers. So, we can take the smaller number is 37 and greater is 37x.

A.C, 37*37x=4107,
or, x= 4107÷(37*37),
or, x =3,
Now, the greatest number is 37*3=111 (Ans).

Aparna said:   8 years ago
No need of these complications.
As per formula PRODUCT OF TWO NOS. = LCM * HCF.
hence, substitute from the question wherein,
4107=lcm * 37.
4107/37 = 111 =lcm.

Prasann said:   1 decade ago
Direct formula we had please check.

Product of two numbers (a x b) = L.C.M x H.C.F.

Given H.C.F = 37 and product = 4107.

Therefore, L.C.M = Product/H.C.F = 4107/37 = 111.

Hemanth reddy said:   4 years ago
AB = hcf * lcm.
4107 = 37 * x.
X = 4107/37.
Lcm = 111.

We know that lcm is always greater than HCF.
So the greatest number is 111.
In case the smallest number is 37.
(13)

Sharad said:   5 years ago
When we find the LCM as 111, why does it mean that one of the number is 111 and the other is 37. They are just factors and multiples. Please anyone explain.

Surya said:   9 years ago
Properties of LCM & HCF.

We know, product of 2 numbers = (LCM of 2 numbers) * (HCF of 2 numbers).
So, 4107 = LCm of 2 numbers * 37,
Then, We get 111.

David said:   9 years ago
H.C.F * L.C.M.

Product of that two numbers is this equality only in case of co-prime numbers or all other numbers also.

Can anyone please confirm me.

Manikanta said:   7 years ago
For a*b =3. So.

1*3 =3.
And.
3*1 = 3.
(May be a=1 then b=2).
(May be b=1 then a=2).

Then how you are deviating to 1, 2 and 2, 1? Please tell me.

Manikanta said:   7 years ago
For a*b =3. So.

1*3 =3.
And.
3*1 = 3.
(May be a=1 then b=2).
(May be b=1 then a=2).

Then how you are deviating to 1, 2 and 2, 1? Please tell me.

Ramesh said:   1 decade ago
Given HCF = 37.

Product of two numbers is = 4107.

As HCF is greatest divisor so the number will be 4107/37 = 111.

The greatest number is 111.


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