Question
The least common multiple (LCM) of two prime numbers,
'a' and 'b', is given as 221, with 'a' being smaller than 'b'. Determine the value of 'b'.Solution
221 = 13 X 17
So, 'a' = 13 and 'b' = 17
Therefore, required value = 17
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