What is the smallest number which on decreased by 3,is completely divisible by 18 , 36 , 32 - Maths - Playing with Numbers

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What is the smallest number which on decreased by 3,is completely
divisible by 18 , 36 , 32 & 27

Brijendra Pal · Accepted Answer

Hi, The required number will be the LCM of 18,36,32,27 +3so 18 = 2×3×336=2×2×3×332=2×2×2×2×227=3×3×3So LCM of these numbers = 2×2×2×2×2×3×3×3= 32×27=864So  required number = 864+3 = 867

What is the smallest number which on decreased by 3,is completely divisible by 18 , 36 , 32 & 27