There is a circular path around a sports field. Sonia takes 18 minutes to drive one round of the field, while Ravi takes 12 minutes for the same. Suppose they both start at the
same point and at the same time, and go in the same direction. After how many minutes will they meet again at the starting point?

Question

Philoid · Accepted Answer

They will meet again after LCM of both values at starting point.

18 = 2×3×3

And

12 = 2×2×3

LCM of 12 and 18 = 2×2×3×3 = 36

Therefore,

Ravi and Sonia will meet together at the starting point after 36 minutes.