In a race around a circular cycling track of 75 km, two cyclists are riding at a speed of 30 km/h and 25 km/h. After what time (in hours) will they meet at the point from where they started their journey?

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Given:

Length of circular cycling track = 75 km

The speed of 2 cyclists is 30 kmph and 25 kmph respectively.

Formula:

Time = distance/speed

LCM of fractions = [LCM of numerators of fractions] / [HCF of denominators of fractions]

Calculation:

Time taken by each to cover one round = 75/30

Time taken by each to cover one round = 75/25 

∴ Required time = LCM(75, 75) / HCF(30, 25)

= 75/5  = 15 hours

They meet at the point from where they started their journey after 15 hours.

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