Question

Find the least number which leaves reminder 9 in each case when divided by 10,16 and 24

Answer 1

Answer:

To find the least number leaving remainder as 9, when divided by numbers 10, 16 and 24, we need to find its LCM.

2. 10, 16, 24

2. 5, 8, 12

2. 5, 4, 6

2. 5, 2, 3

3. 5, 1, 3

5. 5, 1, 1

1, 1, 1

LCM = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 = 240

⇒ 240 + 9 = 249 is the required number

Answer 2

Answer:

Refer to the attachment.