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The HCF (GCD) of a, b is 12, a, b are positive integers and a > b > 12. The smallest values of (a, b) are respectively ?

A. 12, 34

B. 24, 12

C. 24, 36

D. 36, 24

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

HCF (GCD) of a, b number is 12
and a > b > 12 (given)
∴ Smallest value of a & b are (36, 24)

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