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Question from Jeverzyck: A rectangular board is 108cm wide and 156 cm long. Equal squares as large as possible |
HI,
I assume the dimensions of the squares are integers. Suppose a side of the square us $s$ cm, then $s$ must divide 108 and 156. What is the largest integer that divides both 108 and 156? It may help to write 108 and 156 as the product of primes.
I hope this helps,
Penny
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