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For the following, find the least number that must be subtracted so that the resulting number is a perfect square. 23497

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23497
Taking square root of 23497, we find that 88 has been left

| | 153 |
| 1 | 234971 |
| 25 | 134125 |
| 303 | 997909 |
| | 88 |

Least number to be subtracted = 88

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