Can 72 and 20 respectively be the HCF and LCM of two number . Write down the reason.
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No because HCF always divides the LCM completely.
Here, we see that 20 didn't divide 72 completely.
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tha answer is no, 72 & 20 can't be the HCF and LCM of the numbers.
Step-by-step explanation:
72/20= Q= 3 R= 12
Therefore, 72 is not exactly divisible by 20. So, 72 & 20 cannot be the HCF & LCM of two numbers
Reason: the HCF of a number is exactly divisible by the LCM of a number.
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