What is the smallest possible number which will give a remainder of 3 when divided by either 7 or 12?
Multiples of 7: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, 70, 77, 84
Multiples of 12: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84
Lowest common multiple of 7 and 12 = 84
Smallest possible number
= 84 + 3
= 87
Answer(s): 87