Aptitude - Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M - General Questions (Q.No. 1)
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Find the greatest number that will divide 43, 91 and 183 so as to leave the same remainder in each case.
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Answer: Option
Explanation:

Required number = H.C.F. of (91 - 43), (183 - 91) and (183 - 43)

     = H.C.F. of 48, 92 and 140 = 4.

Discussion:
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G vinay said:   7 years ago
How? Please explain the answer.

Ahmad Zaidi said:   7 years ago
@Samir.

First find the LCM of 60, 80, 90, which is 720. Then divide it by 99999 which is highest 5 digit number, and less the reminder which is 639 and answer is 99360. Which is equally divisible by 60, 80, 90. Thanks.

Chary said:   7 years ago
Thanks for giving nice explanation @Prasanth.

Sixface said:   7 years ago
It's very simple guys =>

43/4=3,
92/4=3,
183/4=3.

The remainder is 3 for all divide so 4 is the correct answer.

Shanmukh Adari said:   7 years ago
Your explanation is fantastic, Thank you so much @Prashant.

Mahima Chaurasia said:   7 years ago
In the question it is asked the remainder should be same so, Answer is option A ie 4.

43/4 remainder is 03.
91/4 remainder is 03.
183/4 remainder is 03.

Pabitra Bhusan Saha said:   7 years ago
Your explanation is very easy to understand and this is the best process, Thanks @Saroja and @Sourav.

Magnus Udoka said:   7 years ago
Your explanation was superb, Thanks @Prashant.

Davoas said:   7 years ago
What if we have a fixed remainder.

For example take 90, 114 and 230 with remainder 6 what will be the divisor?

Anyone explain me.

Pabitra Saha said:   6 years ago
Very good explanation, Thanks @Kuldeep Sharma.


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