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Black beads come in packages of 24, and silver beads come in packages of 36.

-Each bracelet will have the same number of each color bead.

-Lauren has one package of each bead color, and she will use all of the beads.

What is the greatest number of bracelets Lauren can make?

User Gaspar Cheng
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Answer:

12 bracelets

Explanation:

Find the greatest common factor of 24 and 36 to be 12

User RD Ward
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