Question

Emory walks one lap on the

track every 7 minutes. Madison
walks one lap on the track every
8 minutes. How many minutes
will pass before they meet on
track at the same time?

Answer 1

Answer: 56 minutes

Explanation:

7 = 7, 14, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56

8 = 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56

7 and 8 have 56 in common so it would take them 56 minutes