Question

The greatest no. which can divide 251 and 284 by leaving remainders 13 and 12 respectively is

Answer 1

Answer:

34

Step-by-step explanation:

remainder for 251 = 13

the number divisible = 251-13 = 238

remainder for 284 = 12

the number divisible = 284-12 = 272

hcf of 238 and 272 = 34

so, 34 is the greatest number which divides 251 and 284 by leaving remainders 13 and 12 respectively