Since, 18 = 2 × 3 × 3 = 2 × 32
and 12 = 2 × 2 × 3 = 22 × 3
∴ LCM = Product of each prime factor with highest power
= 22 × 32 = 36
Hence, Ravi and Priya will meet again at the starting point after 36 minutes.
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