Next time the clock hands coincide after noon
Question
The hour and minute hands of a clock overlap exactly at noon. How many hours later will they next overlap? Give a fraction if needed.
Short answer
hours (about ). The minute hand gains per hour on the hour hand, and it must gain a full , so .
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