LCM and GCF 11/12

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What does LCM stand for and what does it represent?

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LCM stands for Least Common Multiple. It represents the smallest multiple that is common to two or more numbers.

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What does GCF stand for and what does it represent?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor. It represents the largest factor that is common to two or more numbers.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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To find the LCM of two numbers, you can list the multiples of each number and find the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF of two numbers, you can list the factors of each number and find the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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What is the relationship between LCM and GCF?

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The relationship is given by the formula: LCM(a, b) * GCF(a, b) = a * b for any two integers a and b.

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What is a common factor?

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A common factor is a number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is a common multiple?

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A common multiple is a number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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Find the LCM of 4 and 5.

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The LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.

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Find the GCF of 24 and 36.

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The GCF of 24 and 36 is 12.

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What is the GCF of 15 and 25?

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The GCF of 15 and 25 is 5.