Question

two number are in the ratio of 2:3. if there lcm is 48 what is the sum of the number

Answer 1

2x3=6
6=48
1=8
2=16
3=24
.
16+24=40

Answer 2

Ratio is 2:3
LCM=48

LCM ×HCF=RATIO
48×HCF=2×3
HCF=6/48
=1/8
We found 2×1/8=1/4

And 3×1/8=3/8

1/4+3/8=5/8