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. 12)
12.
The least number which should be added to 2497 so that the sum is exactly divisible by 5, 6, 4 and 3 is:
3
13
23
33
Answer: Option
Explanation:

L.C.M. of 5, 6, 4 and 3 = 60.

On dividing 2497 by 60, the remainder is 37.

Number to be added = (60 - 37) = 23.

Discussion:
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Sunny maity said:   9 years ago
Please divide 2497 by 60 and the remainder is 41.6166666 not 37.

So 23 is not correct answer.

Younus said:   1 decade ago
I want to know that why 2497 has been divided by 60? please elaborate.

Nimmi said:   1 decade ago
Why 2497 has been divided by 60? please explain completely.

Gautam said:   1 decade ago
The remainder is 37 how its come ? we divide but not come.

Vipin said:   10 years ago
Where we meet the condition to be a multiple of 7?

Martina said:   9 years ago
How to find lcm? How it comes 60? Please help.

Tanya said:   5 years ago
Why we divide 2497 by 60? Please explain.
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Gogol said:   1 decade ago
Why 60 has to be substracted from 37?

Daksh gujjar said:   9 years ago
How to divide it without Remainder?

Ahmad said:   10 years ago
Please explain by equation 60-37?


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