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What is the difference between LCM of 12 and 24 and the GCD of 54 and 36?

What is the difference between LCM of 12 and 24 and the GCD of 54 and 36?

A. 42
B. 24
C. 18
D. 6

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Wilfred
The correct answer is [D]

Find the L. C.M of 12 and 24
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L.C.M = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 24
-Find the GCD of 54 and 36
54 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3
36 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3
G.C.D = 2 x 3 x 3 = 18
-Pick the factors common to the numbers to get the G.C.D
The difference between L.C.M and G.C. D
= 24- 18 = 6
Wilfykil answered the question on July 29, 2019 at 13:38

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