Question

The LCM of 36 and K is 72.Find the possible value of K.

(a) 24 only
(b) 8, 24, 72
(c) 24, 72
(d) 8 only​

Answer 1

Answer:

First find the factors of both the numbers.

36=2×2×3×3  

72=2×2×2×3×3

Hence,

LCM(36,72)=2×2×2×3×3

                         =8×9

                         =72

Hence, the answer is 72.