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:
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Sushma said:   1 decade ago
Its simple let a * b = 4107 now 37 is common in both a and b so 37*some number(x)=4107 so solve this 37*x=4107 so 4107/37 =111.

Roy said:   1 decade ago
What is co-prime nos?

Bipin said:   1 decade ago
Simply as we know:

LCM x HCF = product of co-prime or a x b.

Given that,

Product of two nos = 4107
HCF = 37
LCM = ?

Finally we can put the value on above formula,
LCM*HCF = product.
LCM = 4107/37.
LCM = 111 Answer.

MAHESH said:   1 decade ago
X*Y = 4107.

X*37 = 4107.

X = 4107/37.

X = 111.

Vijesh said:   1 decade ago
SIMPLE METHOD:

PRODUCT OF THE TWO NUMBERS = LCM*HCF.
4107 = 37*LCM.
LCM = 111.

Aman Kaushik said:   1 decade ago
Just a very simple method.

Product of the two number/ HCF.
4107/37 = 111.

Mukesh said:   1 decade ago
HCF means greater number divisible. 37 is dividable by 1 and 37. Apart from this 37 is highest. So divide 4107/39=111.

Rups said:   1 decade ago
H.C.F*L.C.M = a*b.
37*L.C.M = 4107.
L.C.M = 4107/37.
L.C.M = 111.

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.

Ramkumar LS said:   1 decade ago
Simplest method in few secs.

Formula:

Product of two numbers = HCF X LCM.

Given:

Product of two numbers = 4107, HCF = 37 and LCM = unknown.

Now, simply substitute the given values.

4107 = (37 X unknown).

Lets keep unknown on one side and bring 37 below.

Unknown = 4107/37.

Therefore, Unknown= 111 //simply divide 4107 by 37.

Note: When you do this on paper this will only take 2 secs to find.


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