GCF/LCM

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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 two or more integers without leaving a remainder.

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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 two or more integers.

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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, identify the common factors, and select the largest one.

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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, identify the common multiples, and select the smallest one.

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What is the relationship between GCF and LCM?

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The relationship is given by the formula: GCF(a, b) × LCM(a, b) = a × b for any two integers a and b.

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Is 0 a factor of any number?

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No, 0 is not a factor of any number because division by zero is undefined.

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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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What is the LCM of 12 and 15?

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The LCM of 12 and 15 is 60.

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Can the GCF of two prime numbers be greater than 1?

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No, the GCF of two prime numbers is always 1, as they have no common factors other than 1.

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What is a common multiple?

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A common multiple is a number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.