Problema Solution
Fin divides 12 peaches and 18 apples into the same number of equal groups. How many possible groups of each fruit can he make? How many are in each group?
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She has to divide both groups into the same number of equal groups.
You need to find the common divisor of 12 and 18:
12 = 2*2*3
18 = 2*3*3
the common divisors of 12 and 18 are: 2, 3, and 6
he can make 3 possible groups:
group the fruits in 2 groups with 12/2 = 6 peaches and 18/2 = 9 apples in each
group the fruits in 3 groups with 12/3 = 4 peaches and 18/3 = 6 apples in each
group the fruits in 2 groups with 12/6 = 2 peaches and 18/6 = 3 apples in each