Common Multiples and Common Denominators

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What is a multiple?

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A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by an integer. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, etc.

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What are common multiples?

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Common multiples are numbers that are multiples of two or more numbers. For example, the common multiples of 2 and 3 are 6, 12, 18, etc.

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What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?

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The Least Common Multiple (LCM) is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share. For example, the LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.

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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 find the smallest number that appears in both lists.

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What is the LCM of 5 and 2?

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10

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What is the LCM of 4 and 7?

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28

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What is the LCM of 6 and 10?

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30

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List the first 4 multiples of 7.

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7, 14, 21, 28

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Which number is NOT a multiple of 4?

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18

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is a denominator?

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A denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B