LCM and GCF

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What does LCM stand for?

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LCM stands for Least Common Multiple.

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What does GCF stand for?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor.

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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 they have in common.

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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 they have in common.

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What is the LCM of 6 and 8?

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The LCM of 6 and 8 is 24.

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What is the GCF of 12 and 16?

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The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.

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What is the relationship between LCM and GCF?

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The relationship is given by the formula: LCM(a, b) * GCF(a, b) = a * b.

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What is the LCM of 15 and 25?

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The LCM of 15 and 25 is 75.

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What is the GCF of 18 and 24?

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The GCF of 18 and 24 is 6.

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Can the GCF of two numbers be greater than either of the numbers?

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No, the GCF of two numbers cannot be greater than either of the numbers.