Interview Maths Puzzle Numerical Ability LCM and HCF

What is the LCM of 147/64 and 30/44?

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735/2

LCM of fractions = LCM of numerators / HCF of denominators
LCM of 147, 30 = 1470
HCF of 64, 44 = 4
So required LCM = 1470/4 = 735/2
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