Factors and Multiples

A factor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder.

A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by an integer.

The factors of 30 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, and 30.

A factor pair consists of two numbers that, when multiplied together, equal a given number.

The factor pairs of 36 are (1, 36), (2, 18), (3, 12), (4, 9), and (6, 6).

12 is NOT a factor of 42.

10 is a factor of 30 but NOT a multiple of 3.

36 is a multiple of 6.

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

The GCF is the largest number that is a factor of two or more numbers.