Question

Please Answer

a is a common factor of 36 and 20

b is a common multiple of 9 and 6

find the smallest value of b/a

Answer 1

1/10 or 0.1

Explanation:

To find the smallest value of b/a, we must first find the lowest common multiple (LCM) of the given number pairs.

a = LCM of 36 & 20 = 180

36 × 5 = 180

20 × 9 = 180

b = LCM of 9 & 6 = 18

9 × 2 = 18

6 × 3 = 18

Smallest value of b/a

= 18/180

= 1/10

= 0.1

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