Question

Jessica has two strings. The first string measures 80 centimeters and the second string measures 64 centimeters.She wants to cut the strings into equal lengths.

Answer 1

Answer: 16 inches.

Explanation:

given data:

length of string A = 80 centimeters.

length of string B = 64 centimeters.

step 1

we solve for the Highest common denominator between them.

highest common denominator = 16.

what this represents is that no string would be cut more than 16inches so they can all have equal lengths at the end of cutting.