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Find the largest number which divides 296 and 1250 , leaving remainders 29 and 8 respectively​

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Answer:

3.

Explanation:

It looks like the question is wrong. I think you mean the remainder for 1250 is 29 and for 296 it is 8.

1250 - 29 = 1221

296 - 8 = 288

We need the GCF of 288 and 1221:

1221 = 3 * 11 * 37

288 = 2*2*2*2*2*3*3

Which is also 3!!

I really don't know sorry.

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