Question

find the least number which when divided by 16 , 12 and 20 leaves a reminder 5​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

100\20= 5

80\16 =5

60/12=5

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

LCM of 16 , 12 and 20 =

16 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2

12 = 2 × 2 × 3

20 = 2 × 2 × 5

L.C.M = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5

= 240

the least number which when divided by 16 , 12 and 20 leaves a reminder 5 = (240 + 5)

= 245 (answer)