Question

What is the largest number that divides 70 and 125,leaving remainder 5 & 8 respectively?

Answer 1

Answer:

13 is the largest number that divides 70 and 125 leaving remainder 5 & 8

Step-by-step explanation:

70 - 5 = 65

125 - 8 = 117

65 = 13*5

117 = 13*9

so the common factor in both the multiples is 13