Euclid's Division Lemma
Euclid's Division Lemma: Overview
This topic introduces the concept of Euclid's Division Lemma, which is used to compute the highest common factor of two given positive integers. We will also learn that the remainder theorem is similar to Euclid's Division Lemma.
Important Questions on Euclid's Division Lemma
Let and be two natural numbers such that . When is divided by , the remainder is .
cannot be
can either be or
is definitely less than
Which of the above statements is/are true?

The HCF of and is , where is a natural number. Which of these can be true for some values of ?
is a multiple of
is a multiple of
is an even number.
is an odd number.

If a natural number is divided by , the remainder is . If a natural number is divided by , the remainder is . The remainder is if is divided by . Find the value of .

Find the HCF of the following
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Atul exercises every days and Arjun exercises every days. Atul and Arjun both exercised today. How many days will it be until they exercise together again.

If the H.C.F of , then find the L.C.M of

Find the L.C.M of and using prime factorisation method

Find the L.C.M of using prime factorisation method.

Identify the natural numbers among the given series of numbers:

Are the natural numbers positive integers? Justify the answer.

Natural numbers are whole numbers. Justify the answer.

Negative numbers are natural numbers.


Find the HCF of and using Euclid's Division Lemma

Find HCF of and (use Euclid's division Algorithm).

is compared with Euclid's Division lemma , then which number is representing the remainder?

Find the HCF by using long division method:

Find the HCF by using long division method:
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Find the HCF by using long division method:
