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| − | Finding the LCM of 4, 5, and 6; we find | + | Finding the LCM of <math>4</math>, <math>5</math>, and <math>6</math>; we find it is <math>60</math>. Now, <math>60+1=61</math>, and that is in the range of <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ \text{60 and 79}}.</math> |
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Problem 12
The smallest positive integer greater than 1 that leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 4, 5, and 6 lies between which of the following pairs of numbers?
Solution
Finding the LCM of 
, 
, and 
; we find it is 
. Now, 
, and that is in the range of 
See Also
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