find the greatest no which divides 285 and 1249 leaving remainders 9 and 7
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In order to find the largest number, we should subtract numbers from the remainders.
285 - 9 = 276 = 23 * 2 * 2 * 3
1249 - 7 = 1242 = 2 * 3 * 3 * 3 * 23.
The HCF of 285 & 1249 = 2 * 23 * 3
= 138.
Therefore the largest number = 138.
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285 - 9 = 276 = 23 * 2 * 2 * 3
1249 - 7 = 1242 = 2 * 3 * 3 * 3 * 23.
The HCF of 285 & 1249 = 2 * 23 * 3
= 138.
Therefore the largest number = 138.
Hope this helps!
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