Question

you're lunch special at Del's restaurant repeats every 8 days,and the lunch special at Emily's restaurant repeat every 12 days .both restaurants are serving the same lunch special today. chicken fried steak and gravy. how many days will there be until the next time both restaurants again serve chicken fried steak with gravy?

Answer 1

It will be another 24 days until they serve the same special again. 24 is the lowest common multiple of the two numbers which is why this is the answer.