Small Numbers: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
Grade 8
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet designed to challenge Grade 8 students on understanding and applying LCM concepts with small numbers, including procedural, problem-solving, and extension questions.

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Small Numbers: Challenge & Extension

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Grade Grade 8
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Find the LCM of 3, 4, and 6.
[2 marks]
2.
Calculate the LCM of 5 and 7.
[2 marks]
3.
What is the LCM of 8 and 12?
[2 marks]
4.
Find the LCM of 9, 12, and 15.
[2 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer all questions, explaining your reasoning clearly.
1.
A classroom has 4 tables with 6 chairs each, and 3 tables with 8 chairs each. What is the smallest number of chairs needed so that chairs can be arranged evenly without leftovers on each table?
[4 marks]
2.
A bus makes stops every 15 minutes, and another every 20 minutes. If both buses stop at the same time today, after how many minutes will they stop together again?
[3 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Solve the following word problems related to LCM.
1.
Two light bulbs blink at different intervals: one every 3 seconds, the other every 4 seconds. When will they blink simultaneously again after starting together?
[3 marks]
2.
A factory produces widgets in batches every 6 hours and 8 hours. If both batches start at the same time, after how many hours will they next start simultaneously?
[3 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these more challenging problems. Show your detailed working.
1.
Find the LCM of 9, 12, 15, and 20. Explain each step of your calculation.
[4 marks]
2.
A musician practices every 4 days, another every 6 days, and a third every 9 days. After how many days will they all practice together again? Provide your reasoning.
[4 marks]
E

Mixed Review & Error Analysis

Answer the questions and identify common errors in the provided solutions.
1.
A student finds the LCM of 6 and 9 by listing multiples: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36. Is this correct? If not, identify the mistake and correct it.
[3 marks]
2.
Calculate the LCM of 8 and 16. What common mistake might students make here?
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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