Question

Peter's Party Zone sells cups in packages of 666 and plates in packages of 888.

Shaniya is hosting a birthday party for her little sister and wants to have the same number of each item.
What is the least number of packages of plates Shaniya needs to buy?

Answer 1

24

Given : Peter's Party Zone sells cups in packages of 6 and plates in packages of 8.
To Find : What is the least number of packages of plates Shaniya needs to buy?
Solution:
We are supposed to find the LCM of 6 and 8
2 | 6 , 8
2 | 3 , 4
2 | 3 , 2
3 | 3 , 1
| 1 , 1
So, LCM of 6 and 8 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 3 = 24
So, LCM of 6 and 8 is 24

Answer 2

24

Explanation: