Question

find the largest number which divides 70 and 125, leaving remainder 5 and 8 respectively

Answer 1

and hcf = 13 because it is common ... therefore the largest number is 13

Answer 2

in 70 subtract from 5
and in 125 subtract from 8
we get 65and 117.
find hcf by euclid division
answer will be 13.