The LCM of two number is 48. The number are in the ratio of 2:3. Find sum of the numbers.

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Let the numbers be 2x and 3x. So, their LCM = 6x However, the LCM is given as 48 ∴ 6x = 48 ⇒ x=8 So, the numbers are 16 and 24. Hence, their sum is 40.

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Let the numbers be 2x and 3x. So, their LCM = 6x However, the LCM is given as 48 ∴ 6x = 48 ⇒ x=8 So, the numbers are 16 and 24. Hence, their sum is 40.

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