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The sum of two numbers is 56. Their difference is 1/7 of their sum. Their LCM is:

Options

A

96

B

63

C

72

D

84

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Correct Answer :

Option A

96

Solution :

The correct option is 96.

Let the two numbers be x and y (where x>y).

According to the given problem statement:
1. The sum of the two numbers is 56:

x+y=56     --- (Equation 1)

2. Their difference is 1/7 of their sum:

x-y=17×56

x-y=8     --- (Equation 2)

Adding Equation 1 and Equation 2 gives:

(x+y)+(x-y)=56+8

2x=64

x=32

Substituting x=32 into Equation 1:

32+y=56

y=24

Thus, the two numbers are 32 and 24.

Now, we find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 24 by prime factorization:

32=25

24=23×3

Taking the highest powers of all prime factors:

LCM(32,24)=25×3=32×3=96

Therefore, the LCM of the two numbers is 96.

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