LCM & GCF Word Problems

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What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM of two or more numbers is the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by each of the numbers.

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF of two or more numbers is the largest number that divides each of the numbers without leaving a remainder.

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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 identify the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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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 that appears in both lists.

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What is an application-based question in mathematics?

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An application-based question requires the use of mathematical concepts to solve real-world problems.

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In the context of LCM, what does 'chiming together' mean?

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'Chiming together' refers to two events occurring at the same time, which can be determined by finding the LCM of the intervals of the events.

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How can LCM be used in scheduling events?

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LCM can be used to determine when two or more events will coincide based on their individual frequencies.

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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 numbers themselves.

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How can GCF be applied in real-life scenarios?

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GCF can be used to determine how to evenly distribute items into groups without leftovers.

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What is a multiple?

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