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 each of the given integers 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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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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Find the GCF of 30 and 48.

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The GCF of 30 and 48 is 6.

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What is the GCF of 48 and 64?

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The GCF of 48 and 64 is 16.

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How can the GCF be used in real-life situations?

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The GCF can be used to divide items into equal groups without leftovers, such as cookies or students.

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Find the GCF of 40 and 32.

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The GCF of 40 and 32 is 8.

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What is the GCF of 21 and 28?

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The GCF of 21 and 28 is 7.

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If Shannon has 32 maroon, 24 white, and 16 orange balloons, what is the GCF of these numbers?

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The GCF of 32, 24, and 16 is 8.

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What is the importance of the GCF in arranging items?

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The GCF helps determine the maximum number of identical groups that can be formed.