Multiple choice The HCF of two numbers is 8, which one of the following can never be their LCM? 24 48 56 60 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The LCM of two numbers is always a multiple of their HCF. Since HCF = 8, LCM must be divisible by 8. Checking options: 24 and 8 (yes), 48 and 8 (yes), 56 and 8 (yes), 60 and 8 (no, remainder 4). Thus 60 can never be the LCM.