SOLUTION: find the shortest length that can be divided exactly into equal sections of lengths 5m,6m,or 12m

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Question 1166917: find the shortest length that can be divided exactly into equal sections of lengths 5m,6m,or 12m

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the shortest length that can be divided exactly into equal sections of lengths 5m,6m,or 12m
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It's the LCM (Least Common Multiple) of 5, 6 & 12

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