GCF & LCM Word Problems

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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List the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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List the multiples of each number and identify the smallest multiple they have in common.

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If Samuel has gel-pens in packs of 6 and note-pads in packs of 4, what is the GCF of 6 and 4?

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The GCF of 6 and 4 is 2.

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If hot dogs come in packs of 10 and buns in packs of 12, what is the LCM of 10 and 12?

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The LCM of 10 and 12 is 60.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring interpretation and problem-solving.

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How can you apply GCF and LCM in real-life situations?

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GCF and LCM can be used to solve problems involving grouping items, scheduling events, and distributing resources evenly.

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If you have 40 cupcakes and each pack contains 12 cupcakes, how many packs do you need?

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You need 4 packs of cupcakes.

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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 numbers themselves.