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if x and y are two positive integers and x divides y then LCM(x,y)?​

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Answered by yousufSheikh
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Answer:

y , Since x is completely divisible by y

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Answered by JeanaShupp
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LCM (x ,y)  =y

The least common multiple of x and y is y.

Explanation:

We know that the LCM of two numbers is the smallest common multiple of both numbers that is divisible by both numbers.

Since x and y are two positive integers and x divides y .

Ans y divides itself .  [Every number is divisible by itself.]

So , y is divisible by x and y.

⇒ The least common multiple of x and y is y.

Hence, LCM (x ,y)  =y

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