(21) Find the lowest number which when subtracted from 10000, is exactly divisible by 15, 27 and 24.
Soln. L.C.M. of 15, 27 and 24 = 1080.
If we divide 10000 by 1080, we get the remainder = 280
i.e. If 280 i…
(11) Greatest number which can divide 327, 352, 200 leaving respectively 12, 7, 5 as remainders, is :
Soln. Required number = H.C.F. of ( 327 – 12 ), ( 352 – 7 ), ( 200 – 5 )
= H.C.F. of 315, 345, 195
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☼ Comparison of Fractions : Find the L.C.M. of the denominators of the given fractions. Convert each of the fractions into an equivalent fraction with L.C.M. as the denominator, by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by…