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The HCF of two numbers is 24.
Which of the following can NOT be their LCM?

Class 10HCF and LCMNumber Systems
  • A168
  • B360
  • C504
  • D300

Step-by-Step Solution

The HCF always divides the LCM. Here and are all multiples of 24, but 300 / 24 = 12.5 is not a whole number, so 300 cannot be the LCM.
Answer: D) 300

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