Example 14 - Chapter 3 Class 6 Playing with Numbers
Last updated at Dec. 16, 2024 by Teachoo
Last updated at Dec. 16, 2024 by Teachoo
Example 14 Find the least number which when divided by 12, 16, 24 and 36 leaves a remainder 7 in each case. Least number when divided by 12, 16, 24, 36 & leaves remainder 0 = LCM of 12, 16, 24, 36 So, LCM leaves remainder 0 Now, in the question We are asked smallest number which leaves remainder 7 So, Required number will be 7 more than LCM ∴ Required number = LCM + 7 Finding LCM of 12, 16, 24, 36 ∴ LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 16 × 9 = 144 So, Required Number = LCM + 7 = 144 + 7 = 151
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