Order of Operations

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What is the Order of Operations?

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The Order of Operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed in a mathematical expression. The acronym PEMDAS helps remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What does GCF stand for?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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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, then identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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What does LCM stand for?

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LCM stands for Least Common Multiple, which is the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by two or more 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, then identify the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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What is an exponent?

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What is the difference between GCF and LCM?

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GCF is the largest factor common to two or more numbers, while LCM is the smallest multiple common to two or more numbers.