GCF and LCM

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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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What does LCM stand for?

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LCM stands for Least Common Multiple, which is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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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 they have in common.

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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 they have in common.

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What is the GCF of 16 and 12?

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The GCF of 16 and 12 is 4.

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What is the LCM of 4 and 9?

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The LCM of 4 and 9 is 36.

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If you have 36, 60, and 72, what is the GCF?

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The GCF of 36, 60, and 72 is 12.

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If you have 3 and 5, what is the LCM?

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The LCM of 3 and 5 is 15.

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How can GCF be used in real-life situations?

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GCF can be used to divide items into groups with equal quantities, such as organizing teams or arranging items.

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How can LCM be used in real-life situations?

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LCM can be used to schedule events that repeat at different intervals, such as finding when two people will meet again.