Factors and Multiples

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What is a multiple of a number?

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A multiple of a number is the product of that number and an integer. For example, multiples of 4 include 4, 8, 12, 16, etc.

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What are the first four multiples of 7?

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The first four multiples of 7 are 7, 14, 21, and 28.

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How do you determine if a number is a factor of another number?

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A number is a factor of another number if it divides that number without leaving a remainder.

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Is 2 a factor of 15?

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No, 2 is not a factor of 15 because 15 divided by 2 leaves a remainder.

Front

List three multiples of 4.

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The multiples of 4 include 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, etc.

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What is the relationship between factors and multiples?

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Factors are numbers that divide another number evenly, while multiples are the result of multiplying a number by an integer.

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Which of the following numbers is a factor of 36: 2, 3, 4, 5?

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2, 3, and 4 are factors of 36, but 5 is not.

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What is the definition of a factor?

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A factor is a whole number that can be divided evenly into another number.

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How can you find the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers?

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To find the LCM, list the multiples of each number and identify the smallest multiple they have in common.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 12 and 16?

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The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.