lcm of two number is 24, and their hcf is 4. if one of the number is 8 then find the other number
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let the numbers are a and b ,
LCM ( a, b ) = 24 ,
HCF ( a , b ) = 4 ,
a = 8 ,
b = ?
we know that ,
a × b = LCM ( a , b ) × HCF ( a , b )
8 × b = 24 × 4
b = ( 24 × 4 ) / 8
b = 3 × 4
b = 12
Therefore ,
the required number = b = 12
I hope this helps you.
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let the numbers are a and b ,
LCM ( a, b ) = 24 ,
HCF ( a , b ) = 4 ,
a = 8 ,
b = ?
we know that ,
a × b = LCM ( a , b ) × HCF ( a , b )
8 × b = 24 × 4
b = ( 24 × 4 ) / 8
b = 3 × 4
b = 12
Therefore ,
the required number = b = 12
I hope this helps you.
:)
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