Question

find the greatest prime number which divides 119

Answer 1

hi

we have to find the greatest  prime number which divides 119

let that number be x

so 119 should be divisible by x

firstly,


factors of 119 =  1,7,17,119

here the prime numbers are 7 and 17

now we have to see which is greater

it is obviuosly 17

hence 17 is the  greatest prime number which divides 119

=>119/17 = 7

hope it helps u

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Answer 2

17 is the answer 17×7