Question

Find the greatest number which divides 98 and 66 and gives 2 as remainder.

Answer 1

Answer:

32

Step-by-step explanation:

subtract 2 from 98 and 66

98 - 2 = 96

66 - 2 = 64

HCF of 96 and 64

96 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

64 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2

HCF of 96 & 64 is = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 32

32 divides 98 and 66 leaving remainder 2

hope you get your answer

Answer 2

First of all,

98 - 2 = 96

66 - 2 = 64

Now, Let's find the HCF of 96 and 64

96 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

64 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2

HCF of 96 & 64 is = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 32

32 divides 98 and 66 leaving remainder 2