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ben exercises every 12 days and isabella every 8 days. both isabella and ben exercised today. how many days till they exercise together again?

User Thednp
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For them to exercise together again, the day must be a common multiplier of 12 and 8

12 =
2^(2) . 3
8 =
2^(3)

So, their LCM is
2^(3) .3 = 24

=> After 24 days, they will exercise together again.

User Frenchbaguette
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Answer:

24 days

Explanation:

lowest common multiple of 12 and 8 is

24

User CragMonkey
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