Greatest Common factor

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest positive integer that divides all the given 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 and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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GCF of 15 and 36?

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3

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GCF of 24 and 48?

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24

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What is the GCF of 18 and 24?

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6

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GCF of 16 and 18?

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2

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Shannon has 32 maroon, 24 white, and 16 orange balloons. What is the greatest number of identical arrangements she can make?

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4

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a whole number that can be divided evenly into another number.

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What is the relationship between GCF and LCM (Least Common Multiple)?

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The GCF of two numbers multiplied by their LCM equals the product of the two numbers.

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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.