Question

Find the least number which when divided by 12,14,and 18 respectively leaves remainder 5 in each time​

Answer 1

Answer:

257

Step-by-step explanation:

LCM of 12,14 and 18

12 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 1

14 = 2 x 7 x 1

18 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 1

LCM( 12, 14, 18 ) = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7  = 252

smallest whole number = 252 + 5 = 257