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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Bijip said:   2 years ago
Why we will take co-prime here? Please explain me.
(10)

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

X*37 = 4107.

X = 4107/37.

X = 111.

Sonu Gurjar said:   4 months ago
Formula:

4107 = 37 * lcm,
Lcm = 4107/37 = 111.
(13)

Durga said:   1 decade ago
But how we will know 37 is the H.C.F first only.

Sangeetha said:   9 years ago
How will we decide 111 is the largest number?
(1)

Mayur said:   4 years ago
Simple;

HCF*LCM = PRODUCT.

37 * 111 = 4107.
(38)

Pannu said:   1 decade ago
37a*37b=4107
1369ab=4107
ab=4107/1369
ab=3
(1)

Sanjivani said:   1 decade ago
Co prime means not get co-prime (1, 3).
(1)

Anand said:   1 decade ago
Simply multiply the value 37*111=4107

Vani said:   1 decade ago
Can LCM always be the greatest no.?


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