Asked by MATHMAN
Find the smallest possible integer when divided by either 3,4 or 5 with a remainder of 2.
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Answered by
Jai
We have to find the least common multiple (LCM) of 3, 4 and 5. LCM is the smallest number that when divided by 3 or 4 or 5 should give no remainder.
Their LCM is 60.
Since the problem is asking "with a remainder of 2", we just add 2 to 60, therefore it's 62.
Their LCM is 60.
Since the problem is asking "with a remainder of 2", we just add 2 to 60, therefore it's 62.