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Latest post Tue, Nov 30 2004 4:28 AM by hanuman_2000. 1 replies.
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hanuman_2000  +  58318 Tue, 30 Nov 04 04:28 AM
Sir,

1.The smallest number that is divisible by 6 and ,9 is 18.

2.The smallest number which divisible by 6 and 9 is 18.

I am bit confused with the usage of "which" and "that".

Please help me out.

Thanks.
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Mister Micawber  +  58361 Tue, 30 Nov 04 07:06 AM

Both are fine, Hanuman-- but you haven't proofread your typing again.

'That' is the restrictive relative pronoun, while 'which' serves as either a restrictive or non-restrictive relative pronoun, depending on the respective absence or presence of a preceding comma.

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