document.write( "Question 69464: \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #49470 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "what is the SMALLEST positive integer such that when it is divided by 4,by 5, and by 6, it will always leave a remainder of 3? \n" ); document.write( "---------- \n" ); document.write( "the prime factor form of each of the divisors is \n" ); document.write( "4=2^2 \n" ); document.write( "5=5 \n" ); document.write( "6=2*3 \n" ); document.write( "The lcm (least common multiple) of these forms is 2^2*5*3=60 \n" ); document.write( "That is the SMALLEST number that 4,5, and 6 divide evenly. \n" ); document.write( "To have a remainder of 3, add 3 to 60. \n" ); document.write( "Answer: 63 \n" ); document.write( "---------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |