Question
Wanda meets her friend every 8 days. She meets her friend Audrey every 6 days. One day she meets both Jackie and Audrey. In how many days will she next meet Jackie and Audrey?
Answers
Ms. Sue
What is the least common multiple of 8 and 6?
Amy
Is it 2?
Ms. Sue
No.
The multiples of 6:
6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36
The multiples of 8:
8, 16, 24, 32, 40
The multiples of 6:
6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36
The multiples of 8:
8, 16, 24, 32, 40
Amy
Is it 24?
Ms. Sue
Right. They will all next meet in 24 days.
Amy
Thank u so much
Ms. Sue
You're very welcome.