Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

GCF and LCM: word problems

GCF and LCM: word problems

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1

A florist has 12 roses and 18 tulips. What is the greatest number of identical bouquets she can make?

2

A red light blinks every 4 seconds and a blue light blinks every 6 seconds. When will they next blink together?

3

A chef is making fruit baskets with 20 apples and 25 bananas. He makes the greatest number of identical baskets possible. How many apples are in each basket?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
What is the greatest number of identical snack bags you can make with 6 granola bars and 9 apples?
0.2
1.3
2.6
3.9
Easy
Two gears mesh. One has 8 teeth, the other has 12. How many teeth must turn before they are in the starting position again?
0.12
1.16
2.24
3.48
Easy
A bus leaves a station every 4 minutes. A train leaves every 6 minutes. If they leave at noon, when will they next leave together?
0.12:08
1.12:10
2.12:12
3.12:24

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