GCF & LCM Review

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What is the prime factorization of a number?

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The prime factorization of a number is the expression of that number as a product of its prime factors.

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What is the prime factorization of 36?

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2 x 2 x 3 x 3

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What does GCF stand for in mathematics?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF of two numbers, list the prime factors of each number and identify the common factors. The GCF is the product of the lowest powers of all common prime factors.

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What is the GCF of 8 and 12?

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4

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What does LCM stand for in mathematics?

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LCM stands for Least Common Multiple, which is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of two or more integers.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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To find the LCM of two numbers, list the prime factors of each number, take the highest power of each prime factor, and multiply them together.

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What is the LCM of 8 and 12?

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24

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What is the GCF of 6 and 15?

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3

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What is the relationship between GCF and LCM?

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The product of the GCF and LCM of two numbers is equal to the product of the two numbers.