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. 30)
30.
If the sum of two numbers is 55 and the H.C.F. and L.C.M. of these numbers are 5 and 120 respectively, then the sum of the reciprocals of the numbers is equal to:
55
601
601
55
11
120
120
11
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let the numbers be a and b.

Then, a + b = 55 and ab = 5 x 120 = 600.

The required sum = 1 + 1 = a + b = 55 = 11
a b ab 600 120

Discussion:
37 comments Page 1 of 4.

Aakash Choudhary said:   5 years ago
Let the number be 5a and 5b.
Given HCF= 5 LCM =120.
Sum=55.
5a+5b=55.
=> a+b=11 ------> (1)

By property product of numbers= LCM*HCF.
5a*5b= 5*120
=> 5ab= 120 --------> (2).

Now sum of reciprocal of numbers:-
(1/5a) + (1/5b) = a+b/5ab.
Putting values from (1) and (2).
(1/5a) + (1/5b)= 11/120.
(2)

ANSHUL JYOTI said:   2 years ago
@Nirmala.

7/16 + 5/24 = LCM ( 16, 24) = 48.
Therefore (7x3)/(16x3) + (5x2)/(24x2) = 31/48.
(1)

Ankur said:   10 years ago
Guys! LCM * HFC = PRODUCT OF TWO NUMBERS. This is the rule.
(1)

SURAJIT HALDER said:   10 years ago
If the sum of two numbers is 110 and LCM of those two numbers are 300. Find two numbers?

Can anyone answer this question?

Alay patel said:   10 years ago
If products of two numbers = products of HCF and LCM.

What if the sum of two numbers?

Sonu said:   10 years ago
How can we solve this? Let me know the method of solution.

Diviya priya said:   10 years ago
If the sum of the 2 numbers is 220 and the LCM is 99. Then find the HCF?

Anisa said:   10 years ago
If LCM of two number is 729, then HCF is? Please give me the solution.

Deshraj said:   10 years ago
How can we find out the co-prime of any numeric number? Explain.

M veeresh said:   9 years ago
@Anisa.

The Lcm of 2 numbers is 729. Find lcm to 729 it will be 81 then 81 * x = 729.

i.e. x = 81 then the other number is 9. i.e. 81, 9 HCF is 9.


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