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Start with a two-digit number, reverse digits to make a new number then subtract the smaller from the larger number...

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Start with a two-digit number, reverse the digits to make a new number then subtract the smaller from the larger number. Repeat this process until you reach a single digit. Start with other numbers. What do you notice, answer with the explanation why is it happening.

posted Nov 28, 2017 by anonymous

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