GCF/LCM Word Problems

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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 a prime number?

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A prime number is a number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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What is the GCF of 12 and 36?

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The GCF of 12 and 36 is 12.

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What is the LCM of 6 and 8?

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The LCM of 6 and 8 is 24.

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If two numbers are 12 and 18, what is their GCF?

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The GCF of 12 and 18 is 6.

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If two numbers are 4 and 5, what is their LCM?

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The LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.

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What is the GCF of 15 and 25?

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The GCF of 15 and 25 is 5.