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there are 4 planets. the first planet has an orbit of 3 years. The second planet has an orbit of 5 years. The third planet has an orbit of 8 years. The fourth planet has an orbit of 12 years. if there in conjunction how long till they're in conjunction again? math problem answer

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Find the LCM of the four numbers (3, 5, 8, 12)

3: 3

5: 5

8: 2 * 2 * 2

12: 2 * 2 * 3

LCM = 2 * 2 * 2 * 3 * 5

= 120

Answer: 120 years


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