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:
40 comments Page 4 of 4.

Shrabana said:   1 decade ago
Why should we divide 2497 by 60?

Nav said:   7 years ago
60*41=2460+60=2520-2497 = 23.
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Ranjith said:   7 years ago
Great answer, Thanks @Anita.
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Rinkal said:   5 years ago
How we get the remainder 37?
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Dany said:   1 decade ago
Why 60-37 please explain?

Varshini said:   2 years ago
The remainder becomes 37.
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Nitin said:   1 decade ago
Great work Boss!!!!!!

Indhu said:   9 years ago
Thank you @Veeresh.

Sathri Prashanthi said:   5 years ago
Why 60-37? Explain.
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Parades said:   1 decade ago
How did in 60?


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