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The ratio of two numbers is 5 : 6 and their LCM is 480, then their HCF is

Correct Answer: 16

Explanation:

Let numbers are 5N and 6N.
Now, HCF of these two numbers is N.
We know that,
LCM x HCF = Product of two numbers
⇒ 480 x N = 5N x 6N
⇒ 480N = 30N2
⇒ N =16


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