ABC26GN0435 · H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers · Exam: 2006 · Marks: · Difficulty:

Find the greatest number which on dividing 1657 and 2037 leaves remainders 6 and 5 respectively.
Answer
Answer (as printed):
Explanation
Required number = H.C.F. of (1657 − 6) and (2037 − 5) = H.C.F. of 1651 and 2032 = 127.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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