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Question : If the HCF of two numbers is 8, then which of the following can never be their LCM?

Option 1: 56

Option 2: 48

Option 3: 42

Option 4: 40


Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 42


Solution : Since the HCF of two numbers is 8,
LCM of the two numbers will only be a multiple of 8.
So, the LCM can be 56, 48, and 40 but never be 42.
Hence, the correct answer is 42.

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