Question

Find the least positive integer which if diminished by 5 is exactly divided by 36 and 54

Answer 1

Answer:

113

Step-by-step explanation:

LCM of 36 & 54

= 108

108+5=113

Answer 2

Answer:

23

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

HCF of 36 and 54,

36 = 2*2*3*3

54 = 2*3*3*3

HCF = 2 *3*3 = 18

We know the number is 5 more than the common factor,

x = 18+5 = 23