Question

the LCM of two numbers is 48. they are in the ratio 2:3 . find the sum of the numbers​

Answer 1

LCM = 48.

let the numbers be 2x and 3X

since the ratio = 2:3.

LCM (2x, 3x) = 6x = 48

x= 8

2x = 16 and 3x = 24

sum of numbers = 16 + 24 =40

Answer 2

Answer

40

LCM = 48

let the numbers are 2x and 3x ratio =2:3

LCM(2x,3x) =6x=48

x=8 2x=8×2. 3x=8×3

=16. =24. sum of the numbers =16+24

=40