Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 2:3 .if their L.C.M is 48,what is the sum of the numbers?​

Answer 1

Answer:

40

Step-by-step explanation:

2X*3x =6x

6x=48

X=8

(2*8)+(3*8)= 16+24 =40

if they ask what are the numbers 16 and 24

Answer 2

Answer:

40

Explanation:

Two numbers in ratio are 2:3

So let the numbers be 2x and 3x

L.C.M of 2x and 3x=6x

But In quetion L.C.M of 2x and 3x=48

A/Q

6x=48

x=48/6

x=8

Sum of the number

=2x+3x

=5x

=5×8

40

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Sum of the numbers=40