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 a

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san4es73 [151]

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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 a

nd Gavin will be at the gym on the same day.

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Colt1911 [192] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-08T17:38:04+03:00

Colt1911 [192]3 years ago

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You have to find the LCM (least common multiple) of both numbers.

3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15
5: 5, 10, 15

ivan and gavin will be together at the gym on the 15th day.

Feliz [49] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-08T18:40:04+03:00

Feliz [49]3 years ago

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The fifteenth day is the first day they'll cross paths because 15 is the lowest common multiple for 3 and 15 also 3x5=15