SOLUTION: what is the least number of equal-length bars that can be obtained from 12 cm, 105 mm and 27cm rods without wasting material

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Question 1034576: what is the least number of equal-length bars that can be obtained from 12 cm, 105 mm and 27cm rods without wasting material
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the largest number that divides these
3 numbers evenly
+12%2F3+=+4+
+105%2F3+=+35+
+27%2F3+=+9+
3 is the largest number since +105%2F6+=+17.5+
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+4+%2B+35+%2B+9+=+48+
48 is the least number of equal-length bars