When a number is divided by 8, the remainder is 7.
When the same number is divided by 9, the remainder is also 7.
What is the smallest possible number?
Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72
Multiples of 8 (+7): 15, 23, 31, 39, 47, 55, 63, 71, 79
Multiples of 9: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72
Multiples of 9(+7): 16, 25, 34, 43, 52, 61, 70, 79
Smallest possible number: 79
Answer(s): 79