Question

If the hcf of 408 and 1032 is expressible in the form of 1032m – 408x5 find m

Answer 1

In the HCF of 408 and 1032 can be written as

1032 : 408*2+216

408 : 216 *1 + 192

216 : 24 * 8 + 0 HCF of 408 and 1032 is 24

Now

1032 x _ 408*5 : HCF of these numbers

1032 * equal 24+2040

X equal 2064 / 1032

X equal 2