Question

Paint was stored in three containers of 48 liters, 72 liters and 30 liters. The paint in each container was then repacked into smaller containers. The amount in each smaller container was the same. What was the capacity of the largest container used to repack the paint. (do i find LCM or GCD?)

Answer 1

you want the biggest number that divides evenly into 48, 72 and 30
you want the "greatest common divisor" i.e. the GCM

Answer 2

thank you :)

Answer 3

did you get the answer ?