Question

What will be the greatest number that divides 58, 79 and 83 leaving the remainders 18, 19 and 3 respectively?

Answer 1

Answer:

20

Step-by-step explanation:

Since it leaves away remainders the original numbers are

58-18 = 40

79-19 = 60

83-3= 80

HCF of 40,60,80

=20

therefore 20 is the greatest number that divides 58, 79 and 83 leaving remainders 18,19 and 3 respectively