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If the ratio of two numbers is 6 : 7, and their HCF is 9, then their LCM is:
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Given: Ratio of two numbers = 6 : 7, HCF = 9
Ratio of two numbers = 6 : 7, HCF = 9
LCM=HCF×a×b
Multiply the HCF directly with the coprimes of the ratio: LCM = 9 × 6 × 7 = 378.
Confusing the relationship by dividing instead of multiplying, or calculating the numbers first (9 × 6 = 54 and 9 × 7 = 63) and using long division to find their LCM.
Identify Given Data and Ratio Properties
Let the two numbers be represented in terms of their ratio a:b=6:7. Since 6 and 7 are co-prime numbers (i.e., HCF(6,7)=1), the actual numbers are formed by multiplying each term of the ratio by their HCF=9.
Ratio a:b=6:7,HCF=9
Formulate the Numbers
The two numbers A and B are given by A=a×HCF and B=b×HCF.
A=6×9=54,B=7×9=63
Apply the Direct Formula for LCM
The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two numbers expressed as a ratio a:b with a given HCF is computed as LCM=HCF×a×b.
LCM=9×6×7
Calculate the Final Product
Multiply 9×6=54, then multiply 54×7=378.
LCM=378
A is correct because calculating LCM=9×6×7 yields 378.
You can also verify using the property: First Number×Second Number=HCF×LCM. Here, 54×63=9×378=3402 confirms the answer.