Find the greatest number which divides 85 and 72 leaving remainders 1 and 2 respectively.... | VSA 2m | Maths | SuperPadhai

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VSA2 marksYear: 2023MediumCBSE Class 10

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Question

Find the greatest number which divides 85 and 72 leaving remainders 1 and 2 respectively.

Solution

1

We have to find HCF of

85 - 1 = 84

and

72 - 2 = 70

.

+1 mark

2

HCF of 84 and 70

= 14

+1 mark

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