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A committee of three students met with the principal today and agreed that Rachel will report to the principal every 99 days, Jessica every 1212 days, and Richard every 1515 days. What is the least number of days before all three will again report to the principal on the same day?
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A committee of three students met with the principal today and agreed that Rachel will report to the principal every 9 days, Jessica every 12 days, and Richard every 15 days. What is the least number of days before all three will again report to the principal on the same day?
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A committee of three students met with the principal today and agreed that Rachel will report to the principal every $9$ days, Jessica every $12$ days, and Richard every $15$ days. What is the least number of days before all three will again report to the principal on the same day?

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Level 2

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Prealgebra

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