Question

A farmer had 1798 sheeps and 986 lambs. He forms those flocks, keeping sheep and lamb separate and having the same number of animals in each flocks are as large as possible. How many flocks will be there in all

Answer 1

H.C.F of 1798 and 986

Answer 2

Answer: 48

Step-by-step explanation:

HCF of 1798 and 986

1798 = 2x29x31

986 = 2x17x29

So, 2x29 = 58.

Now, no. Of flocks = 1798/58 + 986/58

= 31 + 17

= 48.