GCF/LCM/Distributive Property

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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 each of the given 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 factors of each number and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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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 each of the given 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 multiples of each number and identify the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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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.

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What is the distributive property in mathematics?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Calculate the GCF of 12 and 15.

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The GCF of 12 and 15 is 3.

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Calculate the LCM of 4 and 5.

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The LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.

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What is a multiple of a number?

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A multiple of a number is the product of that number and an integer.

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Is 24 a multiple of 6?

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Yes, 24 is a multiple of 6 because 6 x 4 = 24.