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the LCM of a and 18 is 36, and the HCF of a and 18 is 2, then find a

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Answered by Renumahala2601
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Answer:

Given that, LCM(a, 18) is 36 and HCF(a,18) is 2. One of the numbers is known to us as 18.

So, by applying the formula: LCM × HCF = a × 18

36 × 2 = a × 18

72 = 18(a)

18a = 72

a = 72/18 = 4.

Hence, the value of a is 4.

Answered by redx18
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Answer:

we \: have \: formula \:  \\ product\: of \: no \:  = hcf \:  \times lcm \\ a \times 18 = 2 \times 36 \\ a =  \frac{72}{18} \\ a = 4

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