Question

find the greatest number which can divide 257 and 329 so as to leave a remainder 5 in each case​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer is 36

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtract 5 from both numbers and then find their HCF (Highest common factor )

Answer 2

Solution 257-5=252

329-5 =324

now hcf of 252 and 324

252=2×2×3×3×7

324=2×2×3×3×3×3

hcf=2×2×3×3=36