Question

two numbers are in the ratio 2:3.if there l.c.m is 48 .then what is the sum of the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

40

Explanation:

Let the common ratio be x.

Let the numbers be 2x and 3x

LCM of 2x and 3x=6x

(∵ LCM of 2 and 3 is 6. Hence LCM of 2x and 3x is 6x)

Given that LCM of 2x and 3x

is 48.

=> 6x=48

=> x=48/6

=> x =8

Sum of the numbers =2x+3x =5x

= 5 × 8 = 40

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Answer 2

Answer:

40

Explanation:

2×3=6x

6x=48=

X=8

8×2=16

8×3=24

16+24=40