What is the minimum number of notebooks that can be shared among 4, 5 or 8 pupils?
To be able to share notebooks among 4, 5 or 8 pupils, the number of notebooks must be divisible by 4, 5 and 8.
Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40
Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40
Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40
Lowest common multiple of 4, 5 and 8: 40
Minimum number of notebooks that can be shared among 4, 5 or 8 pupils: 40
Answer(s): 40
