Factors and multiples practice

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What are multiples?

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Multiples are the results you get when you multiply a number by an integer. For example, the multiples of 5 are 5, 10, 15, 20, etc.

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What are factors?

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Factors are the numbers that can be multiplied together to get a product. For example, the factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

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Which number is NOT a factor of 9?

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0 is not a factor of 9 because multiplying any number by 0 results in 0, not 9.

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What is a multiple of 7?

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A multiple of 7 is any number that can be expressed as 7 times an integer. For example, 14, 21, and 28 are multiples of 7.

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Which number is a factor of 24?

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12 is a factor of 24 because 12 multiplied by 2 equals 24.

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How do you find the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers?

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

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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The GCF is the largest number that can divide both numbers without leaving a remainder.

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Can a number be both a factor and a multiple of another number?

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Yes, a number can be both a factor and a multiple of another number. For example, 6 is a factor of 12 and also a multiple of 3.

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What is the relationship between factors and multiples?

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Factors are the numbers that divide another number evenly, while multiples are the results of multiplying a number by integers.

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How can you determine if a number is a factor of another number?

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To determine if a number is a factor of another number, divide the second number by the first number. If the result is an integer with no remainder, it is a factor.