Question

Find the least number which when increased by 15 is exactly divided by 15,35 and 48​

Answer 1

Answer:

1665

Step-by-step explanation:

procedure

1. find the LCM of 15, 35 and 48
2. subtract 15 from the LCM to get the required number.

Solution

1. LCM of the numbers is 1680
2. Required number is 1680-15=1665

Answer 2

let the number be X

find the LCM of 15,35,48

LCM = 1680 (process in attachment)

X+15=1680

X=1680-15

X=1665

therefore the least number which when increased by 15 is exactly divided by 15,35 and 48 is 1666