LCM of two prime numbers x and y (x > y) is 253. The difference between the numbers x and y is:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 12.
Given:
LCM of two prime numbers x and y (x > y) = 253
Calculations:
HCF of two prime numbers is always 1
By using prime factorization we will get the two numbers
⇒ 253 = 23 × 11
Hence, the two numbers x and y are 23 and 11
Required difference = 23 - 11 = 12