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If the multiplicative inverse of 153is ab, then find the value of a+b.


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Find the required value:

The multiplicative inverse of the number is the reciprocal of that number.

The multiplicative inverse of 153 is 315=ab.

a=3andb=15

That is

(a+b)=3+15(a+b)=18

Hence, the value of a+b is 18.


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