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Jessie goes to the market every 64 days. Chris goes to the same market every 72 days

They met each other one day. How many days later ws they meet each other again? Pleaseee answer this question

User Reyno
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Answer:

576

Explanation:

64×9 = 576

72×8= 576

The LCM of both numbers is 576

User Jeffrey Berthiaume
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Answer:

Explanation:

It will be the least common multiple of 64 and 72 days

64 = 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 = 2⁶

72 = 2*2*2*3*3 = 2³ * 3²

LCM = 2⁶ * 3² = 64 * 9 = 576

Both will meet each other again 576 days

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