Question

Rulers are sold in boxes of 12

Protractors are sold in boxes of 8

A teacher wants to buy the same number of rulers and protractors.

Work out the smallest number of boxes of each item he should buy.

Answer 1

2 boxes of rulers & 3 boxes of protractors

Explanation:

2x 12= 24

8 x 3 = 24

Answer 2

Answer:
2 boxes of rulers and 3 boxes of protractors

Explanation:

Find the LCM (Lowest Common Multiple) of 12 and 8

12: 24

8: 16, 24

The LCM is 24

To work out the boxes do:

24 divided by 12 = 2

24 divided by 8 = 3