ABC26GN0509 · H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers · Exam: · Marks: · Difficulty:

The H.C.F. of two numbers is 8. Which one of the following can never be their L.C.M.?

(a)24

(b)48

(c)56

(d)60

Answer

Answer (as printed): D

Explanation

H.C.F. of two numbers divides their L.C.M. exactly. Clearly, 8 is not a factor of 60.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.