Question

Raju’s cow gives 15 litres and buffalo gives 20 litres milk. Find out the maximum measurement for measuring pot for both type of milk exactly.

Answer 1

Factors of 15 = 3 × (5) 

Factors of 20 = 2 × 2 × (5) 

∴ H.C.F. of 15 and 20 = 5 

Thus, required measurement will be 5 l.