Question

Find the greatest number that can divide 76 and 60 leaving the remainders 4 & 6 respectively.

Answer 1

Answer:

18

Step-by-step explanation:

remainder for 76 = 4

so the number divisible = 76-4 = 72

remainder for 60 = 6

so the number divisible = 60-6 = 54

hcf of 72 and 54 = 18

so, 18 is the number that can divide 76 and 60 leaving the remainders 4 & 6 respectively.

Answer 2

Answer:

18

Step-by-step explanation:

• 76-4 = 72

• 60-6 = 54

• 72-54 = 18

( So, 18 is the greatest number that can divide 76 and 60 leaving the remainders 4 and 6, respectively.)