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On every 3rd day, Ivan goes to the gym to exercise. Every 5th day, Gavin goes to the gym to exercise. What is the first day Ivan and Gavin will be at the gym on the same day? Why isn't the answer day 1?

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Answer:

Day 15

Step-by-step explanation: If you know how to find common denominators or numerators, you do that.

If you multiply 5 x 3, it equals 15 days. Does three go into 15? Yes! That means that they will first meet at day 15

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