Dominick is in charge of ordering supplies for Harrys hamburger stand. Hamburger buns come in a pack of 12 and frozen hamburger patties come in packs of 20. He must have the same amount of hamburger and buns. What is the least number of packages that he must order?
3 answers
he needs 3 patties and 5 buns
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least common multiple
12 = 2*2*3
20 = 2*2*5
multiply first by 5 = 60
multiply second by 3 = 60
so yes 5 packs and 3 packs
12 = 2*2*3
20 = 2*2*5
multiply first by 5 = 60
multiply second by 3 = 60
so yes 5 packs and 3 packs