They could both have completed any number that is a multiple of both 6 and 8.
The lowest common multiple of 6 and 8 is 24. Therefore, they could have each completed 24 parts of the homework problems. Other possible numbers they could have completed are 12, 18, 36, 48, etc.
Jason and Matt completed the same amount of a set of homework problems. JAson divided his assignment into 6 equals parts, and matt divided his assignment into 8 equal parts. How many parts might they have each completed?>
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