Math Problem Statement
It is given that the HCF of two numbers is 72 and LCM of those two numbers is 4536. Both the numbers are greater than their HCF. Find the two numbers
Solution
Given that the Highest Common Factor (HCF) of two numbers is 72, and their Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) is 4536, we need to find the two numbers.
Let the two numbers be and .
We know that the product of the two numbers is equal to the product of their HCF and LCM:
Substituting the given values:
Let's calculate this:
So, the product of the two numbers is 326592.
Now, we know that and , where and are co-prime (since and will have no common factors other than 1).
Then,
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Number Theory
Factors
Multiples
Formulas
Product of HCF and LCM = Product of Numbers
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
Suitable Grade Level
High School