Factors and Multiples

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder. For example, 2 is a factor of 8 because 8 ÷ 2 = 4.

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What is a multiple?

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A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by an integer. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, etc.

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Which number is a multiple of 3, 4, and 5?

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60 is a multiple of 3, 4, and 5.

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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 number that is a multiple of all the numbers.

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Which number is not a factor of 50?

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4 is not a factor of 50.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor (GCF) of two or more numbers is the largest number that divides all of them without leaving a remainder.

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Which number is a factor of 48 but not a multiple of 4?

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6 is a factor of 48 but not a multiple of 4.

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If a number is a multiple of 2 and 7, what could it be?

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28 is a multiple of both 2 and 7.

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How do you find the factors of a number?

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To find the factors of a number, list all the numbers that divide it evenly without leaving a remainder.

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What is an example of a multiple of 3?

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An example of a multiple of 3 is 9, since 3 x 3 = 9.