Greatest Common Factor - 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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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 they have in common.

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What is a factor?

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

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What is the GCF of 48 and 64?

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The GCF of 48 and 64 is 16.

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If a choir teacher has 48 girls and 64 boys, what is the greatest number of students that could be in each row?

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16 students per row.

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What is the GCF of 36 and 108?

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The GCF of 36 and 108 is 36.

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If a kitchen staff baked 36 chicken sandwiches and 108 spicy chicken strips, what is the greatest number of lunches they can make?

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36 lunches.

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What is the GCF of 96 and 144?

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The GCF of 96 and 144 is 48.

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If a kitchen staff baked 96 chicken legs and 144 thighs, what is the greatest number of platters they can make?

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48 platters.

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What is the GCF of 16 and 24?

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The GCF of 16 and 24 is 8.