Question
The LCM of two numbers is 180, and the numbers are in
the ratio 5:9. What will be the sum of the numbers?Solution
ATQ,
Let the numbers be 5m and 9m.
LCM of the numbers = 45m
Given, 45m = 180
So, m = 4
Thus, the numbers are 20 and 36.
Hence, the sum = 20 + 36 = 56.
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