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I am a lower number. If you divide me by 4, by 5, or by 6, the remainder is always equal to 2. Who am I?

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Answer:

62

Explanation:

You want a number that has a remainder of 2 when divided by 4, 5, or 6.

LCM

The least common multiple of 4, 5, and 6 will have a remainder of 0 when divided by those numbers. The number you want is 2 more.

LCM(4, 5, 6) = 2²·3·5 = 60

60 +2 = 62

You are 62.

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