Question 86

In the following question, state whether the given statement is true (T) or false (F).

The highest common factor of two or more numbers is greater than their lowest common multiple.

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Solution

False
Since HCF of two or more numbers is less than their lowest common multiple.
Usually, HCF of two numbers will be a factor of the LCM of the same two numbers.

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Question 86 In the following question, state whether the given statement is true (T) or false (F). The highest common factor of two or more numbers is greater than their lowest common multiple.

False Since HCF of two or more numbers is less than their lowest common multiple. Usually, HCF of two numbers will be a factor of the LCM of the same two numbers.

Question 86

In the following question, state whether the given statement is true (T) or false (F).

The highest common factor of two or more numbers is greater than their lowest common multiple.

False
Since HCF of two or more numbers is less than their lowest common multiple.
Usually, HCF of two numbers will be a factor of the LCM of the same two numbers.