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If x is the greatest common divisor of 90 and 18, and y is the least common multiple of 51 and 34, then x + y =


A. 111
B. 120
C. 213
D. 222
E. 231

If x is the greatest common divisor of 90 and 18 then x=18

And y is the least common multiple of 51 and 34 then y=102

x+y = 18+102 = 120

Hence B
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If x is the greatest common divisor of 90 and 18, and y is the least common multiple of 51 and 34, then x + y =


A. 111
B. 120
C. 213
D. 222
E. 231

Factoring 18 and 90, we get: 18 = 9 x 2 = 2 x 3^2 and 90 = 9 x 10 = 2 x 3^2 x 5

The GCF of 18 and 90 is 2 x 3^2 = 18. This is the value of x.

Factoring 51 and 34, we get: 51 = 3 x 17 and 34 = 2 x 17

The LCM of 51 and 34 is 17 x 2 x 3 = 102. This is the value of y.

Thus, the sum of x and y is 18 + 102 = 120.

Answer: B
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Given that x = GCD(90,18) and y = LCM(51,34) and we need to find the value of x + y

GCD(90,18)

90 = 5*18
18 = 1*18

To find the GCD take all the common terms and take their lowest power in all of the above.

=> GCD(90,18) = 18
=> x = 18

LCM(51,34)

51 = 3*17
34 = 2*17

To find the LCM take all the terms and take their highest power in all of the above.

=> LCM(51,34) = 2*3*17 = 102
=> y = 102

=> x + y = 18 + 102 = 120

So, Answer will be B
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