Question

15. Find the largest number which divides 70

and 125 leaving remainders 5 and 8,
respectively ​

Answer 1

13

Explanation:

70 - 5 = 65

125 - 8 = 117

Find the Greatest Common Divisor of 65 & 117

65 = 5 * 13

117 = 3 * 3 * 13

GCD = 13

13 is the largest number that divides 70 & 125 and leaves remainders 5 and 8 respectively