Multiple choice

The HCF of two numbers is 8, which one of the following can never be their LCM?

  1. 24

  2. 48

  3. 56

  4. 60

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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.