Book Maths Puzzle Numerical Ability LCM and HCF

What is the greatest number which on dividing 1223 and 2351 leaves remainders 90 and 85 respectively?

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first subtract 1223 - 90 = 1133
then subtract 2351 - 85 = 2266

finding greatest number means finding HCF

Divide 2266 by 1133 i.e 2266/1133 = 2 so answer is 1133
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89 is the answer
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