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3. Stephanie can run one lap around a track in 5 minutes. Lisa can run one
lap in 6 minutes. If they start running at the same time, how long will it be
until they complete a lap together?
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30
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Answer: If they start running at the same time, then it will take 30 minutes until they complete a lap together.

Explanation:

Given: Stephanie can run one lap around a track in 5 minutes. Lisa can run one lap in 6 minutes.

If they start running at the same time, then the time they will take to complete a lap together = LCM (5,6)

prime factorization: 5=5 , 6 =2 x 3

So, LCM(5,6) = 5 x 2 x 3 = 30

Hence, it will take 30 minutes until they complete a lap together.

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