Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
The HCF of two numbers is 23 and their LCM is 1449. If one of the numbers is 161, find the other.
Advertisements
Solution
Let the two numbers be a and b.
Let the value of a be 161.
Given: HCF = 23 and LCM = 1449
We know, a × b = HCF × LCM
⇒ 161 × b = 23 × 1449
⇒ ∴ b =`( 23 ×1449)/161 = 33327/161 = 207`
Hence, the other number b is 207.
shaalaa.com
Is there an error in this question or solution?
