Question

Patsy has cheerleading practice every fourth day. She wants to be in the school play, but they have practice every sixth day. If both start on September 5th, what would be the next date she has to choose between cheerleading and play practice?

Answer 1

17 of September would be next

Answer 2

Least Common Multiple for 4 and 6 is 12 that is LCM(4, 6) = 12

12 days after September 5th is September 17th

September 17th will be the first date that she has to choose between cheerleading and play practice.