Factors and Multiples

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What are multiples of a number?

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Multiples of a number are the results of multiplying that number by integers (whole numbers). For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, etc.

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How do you find the first few multiples of a number?

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To find the first few multiples of a number, multiply the number by 1, 2, 3, and so on. For example, the first four multiples of 5 are 5, 10, 15, and 20.

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List the first four multiples of 6.

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6, 12, 18, 24.

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What is the difference between factors and multiples?

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

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What are the factors of 12?

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1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12.

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How do you determine the greatest common factor (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 the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers?

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The LCM is the smallest multiple that is evenly divisible by both numbers.

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How can you find the LCM of 4 and 5?

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List the multiples of each number: Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, ...; Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, ...; The LCM is 20.

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If Sara has 16 red flowers and 24 yellow flowers, how do you find the greatest number of bouquets she can make?

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Find the GCF of 16 and 24, which is 8. This means she can make 8 bouquets with 2 red and 3 yellow flowers in each.

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What is the first multiple of any number?

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The first multiple of any number is the number itself.