Question

from a cardboard of 42 cm length and 30 cm breadth, squares of the same size are to be cut. find the least possible number of squares. explain in detail​

Answer 1

Firstly we have to find the maximum possible size of the square that is to be cut from the rectangular cardboard. For this, we will find the H.C.F. of the given length and breadth i.e., H.C.F. of 42 cm and 30 cm. Thus, the least possible no. of squares is 35.