MULTIPLES, COMMON MULTIPLES & LCM

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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. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, etc.

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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. For example, 12 is a common multiple of 3 and 4.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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

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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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What are the first 5 multiples of 5?

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5, 10, 15, 20, 25.

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What are the first 5 multiples of 7?

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7, 14, 21, 28, 35.

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What is the LCM of 4 and 6?

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The LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.

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Identify a common multiple of 3 and 5.

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15 is a common multiple of 3 and 5.

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What are the first 5 multiples of 10?

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10, 20, 30, 40, 50.

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Which numbers are common multiples of 2 and 3?

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6, 12, 18, 24, etc.