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. 15)
15.
A, B and C start at the same time in the same direction to run around a circular stadium. A completes a round in 252 seconds, B in 308 seconds and c in 198 seconds, all starting at the same point. After what time will they again at the starting point ?
26 minutes and 18 seconds
42 minutes and 36 seconds
45 minutes
46 minutes and 12 seconds
Answer: Option
Explanation:

L.C.M. of 252, 308 and 198 = 2772.

So, A, B and C will again meet at the starting point in 2772 sec. i.e., 46 min. 12 sec.

Discussion:
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Kiran soni said:   1 decade ago
How can I quickly find 2772 LCM ?

Please reply.
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Akhila said:   4 years ago
@Isa.

Your answer is very helpful. Thank you'.
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Nagalakshmi said:   9 years ago
What will happen if we take HCF instead of LCM?

Parveen Kumar said:   1 decade ago
How do we decide that we calculate LCM or HCM?

Kranthikumar said:   1 decade ago
When to take lcm & hcf. Its confusing.

Niha said:   9 years ago
Why we have to take LCM for this problem?

Anitha said:   6 years ago
LCM is 2772.

So, 2772/60 = 46min 12sec.

Viswa said:   7 years ago
Thank you all for explaining the answer.

Preeti said:   1 decade ago
Why we are taking LCM in this question?

Isha said:   5 years ago
Thanks all for explaining the answer.
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