The Highest Common Factor of the two numbers is 12. Which of the following can be the Least Common Multiple of the two numbers?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Highest Common Factor (HCF) of two numbers = 12
The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of any two numbers is always a multiple of their Highest Common Factor (HCF).
Check the given options:
130 ÷ 12 = Not perfectly divisible
110 ÷ 12 = Not perfectly divisible
144 ÷ 12 = 12 (Perfectly divisible)
95 ÷ 12 = Not perfectly divisible
Therefore, only 144 can be the possible Least Common Multiple.