Question

find the smallest number which when 5 is subtracted from it is exactly divisible by 12,16,24 and 36?​

Answer 1

Answer:

9 is the smallest number

9 - 5= 4

12,16 24, and 36 are divisible by 4 .

Answer 2

Answer:

9

Step-by-step explanation:12=2x2x3

16=2x2x2x2

24=2x2x2x3

36=2x2x3x3

H.C.F = 2×2=4

so now add 5

4+5= 9