Question

sum of two numbers is 72 their LCM is 162 find the two numbers

Answer 1

let no be x and y
x + y = 72
x = 72-y
x*y=162
put x=72-y
72-y*y=162
72-ysquare=162
ysquare=162-72
y =√90
y= 45
x=72-45
x=27