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Two numbers have a sum of 35 and an

LCM of 42. What are the two numbers?

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Answer:

14, 21

Explanation:

LCM : least common multiplier.

x + y = 35

LCM = 42

means that there is a combination of 2 of the following divisors of 42 :

2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21

so, which two of these numbers can create the sum of 35 ?

only 14 and 21