If the ratio of two numbers is 2:3 and their lcm is 54, them the sum of the two numbers is
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Let the numbets be 2x and 3x
2x = 2 × x
3x = 3 × x
Only x is common in both numbers .
So LCM = 2 × 3 × x
54 = 6x
x = 54 / 6
x = 9
So numbers are
2x = 18
3x = 27
Their sum = 18 + 27
= 45
2x = 2 × x
3x = 3 × x
Only x is common in both numbers .
So LCM = 2 × 3 × x
54 = 6x
x = 54 / 6
x = 9
So numbers are
2x = 18
3x = 27
Their sum = 18 + 27
= 45
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