There are three heaps of rice weighing 120 kg, 144 kg and 204 kg. Find the maximum capacity of a bag so that the rice of each heap can be packed in exact number of bags.
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There are three heaps of rice weighing 120 kg, 144 kg and 204 kg. Find the maximum capacity of a bag so that the rice of each heap can be packed in exact number of bags.

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The required maximum capacity of a bag is the HCF of 120, 144 and 204. First, find HCF of 120 and 144: So, HCF of 120 and 144 = 24. Now, find HCF of 24 and 204: So, HCF of 24 and 204 = 12. Hence, the maximum capacity of a bag is 12 kg.

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There are three heaps of rice weighing 120 kg, 144 kg and 204 kg. Find the maximum capacity of a bag so that the rice of each heap can be packed in exact number of bags.

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