Find the greatest number possible with which when we divide divide 37 and 58 it leave the respective remainders of 2 and 3
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since the number leaves 2 remainder when divided by 5
the number =37-2=35
and leaves 3 as a remainder when divided by 5
the number =58-3 =55
now,
the hcf of 35 and 55 will be the number which will be the largest number that divides it....
35=1×5×7
55=1×5×11
hcf=1×5 =5
the number =37-2=35
and leaves 3 as a remainder when divided by 5
the number =58-3 =55
now,
the hcf of 35 and 55 will be the number which will be the largest number that divides it....
35=1×5×7
55=1×5×11
hcf=1×5 =5
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