The ratio of two numbers is 5 ∶ 4 and their HCF is 4. What is their LCM?

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  1. 80
  2. 48
  3. 36
  4. 60

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Option 1 : 80
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Calculation:

Let the two numbers be 5x and 4x

As we know,

LCM of 5x and 4x= 20x

HCF of 5x and 4x = x = 4

According to the question

20x = 20 × 4 = 80

∴ The LCM of the two numbers is 80.

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