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Question
Find the greatest number which divides 615 and 963, leaving the remainder 6 in each case.
Solution
Because the remainder is 6, we have to find the number that exactly divides (615 - 6) and (963 - 6).
Required number = HCF of 609 and 957
Therefore, the required number is 87.
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