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If a ⊕ b = L.C.M. of a and b, a ⊗ b = G.C.M. of a and b, then (12 ⊗ 16) ⊕ (24 ⊗ 36) will be

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 4
  2. 2
  3. 12
  4. 16

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 12

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C) 12 📚 Explanation: (12 ⊗ 16) is GCM of 12 and 16, which is 4. (24 ⊗ 36) is GCM of 24 and 36, which is 12. Finally, (4 ⊕ 12) is LCM of 4 and 12, which is 12. This problem combines Greatest Common Measure and Least Common Multiple concepts.