Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M
The least number, which when divided by 48, 60, 72, 108 and 140 leaves 38, 50, 62, 98 and 130 as remainders respectively, is:
Required length = H.C.F. of 495 cm, 900 cm and 1665 cm. 495 = 3² x 5 x 11, 900 = 2² x 3² x 5², 1665 = 3² x 5 x 37. H.C.F. = 32 x 5 = 45. Hence, required length = 45 cm.
Convert first all terms into cm.i.e. 1575 cm, 1125cm, 765cm.Now whenever we need to calculate this type of question, we need to find the HCF.HCF of above terms is 255.
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