the l . c . m of two numbers is 48 . the numbers are in the ratio 8 : 3 . the sum of numbers is :
"let the numbers be 8 x and 3 x . then , their l . c . m = 24 x . so , 24 x = 48 or x = 2 . the numbers are 16 and 6 . hence , required sum = ( 16 + 6 ) = 22 . answer : a"
divide(multiply(8, 48), 3)