Shane has 56 inches of copper wire and 63 inches of steel wire. a. What are the largest pieces he can cut these wires into so that each piece is the same length and all of the wire is used? inches b. How many pieces of wire will he have? pieces

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Shane has 56 inches of copper wire and 63 inches of steel wire.
a. What are the largest pieces he can cut these wires into so that each piece is the same length and all of
the wire is used?
inches
b. How many pieces of wire will he have?
pieces
Transcribed Image Text:Shane has 56 inches of copper wire and 63 inches of steel wire. a. What are the largest pieces he can cut these wires into so that each piece is the same length and all of the wire is used? inches b. How many pieces of wire will he have? pieces
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