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In the Euclidean algorithm for gcd(400, 160), what is the first remainder when 400 is divided by 160?

Question
In the Euclidean algorithm for gcd(400, 160), what is the first remainder when 400 is divided by 160?
81
560
82
80
Answer
80
Detailed Explanation
The first Euclidean step replaces the larger number by the remainder after division. — Examisthan.com
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