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Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M

The H.C.F. of two numbers is 23 and the other two factors of their L.C.M. are 13 and 14. The larger of the two numbers is:

276

299

322

345

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Clearly, the numbers are (23 x 13) and (23 x 14).

Larger number = (23 x 14) = 322.

Discussion:

153 comments Page 10 of 16.

Siraj said: 1 decade ago

@Neha you are right. , how can we multiply 23 twice, I think Darknight's explanation is good. ,

Vinay said: 1 decade ago

Not convinced, please try to give some more practical sollutions, which is easy to understand.

Hemanth said: 9 years ago

I didn't understand this method.

Please, can anyone explain me in an understanding manner?

Nitin said: 1 decade ago

No more verification needed, its clear, if you look carefully comment of "@Vijay pandey".

Parvez said: 1 decade ago

Ya I understand but I'm not fully satisfied to this method.

Please give me suggestion.

Deepak said: 1 decade ago

I think its answer given is wrong because highest number. Would be 23*14*13 = 4186.

Chinni said: 9 years ago

@Chiya.

Good explanation and easy to understand, thanks for your explanation.

Rose said: 9 years ago

I am confused with the question and method of solution. Can anyone help me?

Falak.. said: 8 years ago

Simple and easy method to understand the solution. Thanks @Sanjeev Goel.

Manish said: 8 years ago

Why the largest number can't be 23*13*14 and the smallest number is 23?

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