When a number is divided by 9, the remainder is 8.
When the same number is divided by 8, the remainder is 7.
What is the smallest possible number?
Multiples of 9: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63
Multiples of 9 (+8): 17, 26, 35, 44, 53, 62, 71
Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64
Multiples of 8(+7): 15, 23, 31, 39, 47, 55, 63, 71
Smallest possible number: 71
Answer(s): 71