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Real numbers 1.1

Problem

Anandi is trying to find the highest common factor of 875 and 625 using Euclid's Division Algorithm (EDA).
In her 2nd step, she gets a divisor of 250.
Find the remainder at the end of 2nd step.
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 6
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3/5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7/4
  • a mixed number, like 1 3/4
  • an exact decimal, like 0.75
  • a multiple of pi, like 12 pi or 2/3 pi