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Which is the largest number that divides 38, 50, 74 and 98 to leave the same remainder in each case?
Asked in SSC GD Constable · 2026
LCM and HCF · Quantitative Aptitude
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For the largest number below a given limit leaving the same remainder, subtract the remainder from the limit, find the largest suitable multiple of the LCM, and then add the remainder back.
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