Math Problem Statement
Determine the greatest common divisor (gcd) of 2516 and 1125.
Solution
We can determine the greatest common divisor (gcd) of 2516 and 1125 using the Euclidean algorithm. The steps are as follows:
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Divide the larger number by the smaller number and find the remainder: So, .
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Now, divide 1125 by the remainder (266): So, .
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Divide 266 by the remainder (61): So, .
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Divide 61 by the remainder (22): So, .
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Divide 22 by the remainder (17): So, .
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Divide 17 by the remainder (5): So, .
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Divide 5 by the remainder (2): So, .
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Finally, divide 2 by the remainder (1): Since the remainder is now 0, the gcd is the last non-zero remainder, which is 1.
Thus, the greatest common divisor (gcd) of 2516 and 1125 is 1.
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Here are five related questions:
- What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 2516 and 1125?
- How does the Euclidean algorithm work for larger numbers?
- Can the gcd of two numbers be larger than either of the two numbers?
- How is the gcd related to prime factorization?
- What is the gcd of two consecutive Fibonacci numbers?
Tip: The Euclidean algorithm is efficient and works well even for large numbers!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Number Theory
Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
Euclidean Algorithm
Formulas
GCD(a, b) = GCD(b, remainder(a, b)) until remainder is 0
Theorems
Euclidean Algorithm
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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