LCM/GCF #1

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers is the smallest multiple that is evenly divisible by all the numbers.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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To find the LCM, list the multiples of each number and identify the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (GCF) of two or more numbers is the largest number that divides all of them 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, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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What is the LCM of 8 and 5?

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40

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What is the GCF of 14 and 22?

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2

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What is the LCM of 12 and 2?

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12

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What is the LCM of 6 and 8?

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24

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What is the GCF of 12 and 18?

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6

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If the LCM of two numbers is 24, what could the numbers be?

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The numbers could be 6 and 8, or 4 and 12.