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  • 21-06-2021
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What is the smallest number you should subtract from 456 to make it divisible by 9?

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sivch
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  • 21-06-2021
Add up all the digits

4+5+6=15

The sum of the digits must be equal to 9 so,


15=9

15–9=0

So,it is equal to 6.If we subtract 6 from 456 i.e.,

=456–6

=450

Which is divisible by 9 so,the answer is 6.But if we subtract any digit less than 6 it will not be divisible by 9.






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