Question

Two numbers are in ratio of 3 : 5 and their lcm is 225. the smaller number is,

Answer 1

the smaller number is 45

Answer 2

Answer:

let's take 3x and 5x

LCM of 3xand 5x is 15x

15x =225

x=225/15=15 x=15

smaller number = 3x=3(15)=

45