Product of two natural numbers p and q is 590 and their hcf is 59. how many set of values of p and q is possible?
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As we know,
product of two numbers,P = HCF * LCM
Given, P = 590
HCF = 59
Hence, LCM = P/HCF = 590/59 = 10
Since, LCM of numbers are always greater than their HCF.
But here , LCM<HCF.
Hence, this condition is not possible.
Ans: There is no set with possible values of p and q.
product of two numbers,P = HCF * LCM
Given, P = 590
HCF = 59
Hence, LCM = P/HCF = 590/59 = 10
Since, LCM of numbers are always greater than their HCF.
But here , LCM<HCF.
Hence, this condition is not possible.
Ans: There is no set with possible values of p and q.
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