Math 6 - Real World GCF

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more 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 they have in common.

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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 GCF of 16 and 24?

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The GCF of 16 and 24 is 8.

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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 GCF of 32, 24, and 16?

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

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If you have 48 cats and 64 dogs, what is the GCF for arranging them in rows?

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The GCF is 16, meaning you can have 16 animals in each row.

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What is the GCF of 90 and 72?

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The GCF of 90 and 72 is 18.

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Why is finding the GCF useful in real-world problems?

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Finding the GCF helps in evenly distributing items, such as making equal groups or arrangements.

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What is an example of using GCF in a real-world scenario?

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If you have 24 apples and 36 oranges, the GCF helps you determine how many fruit baskets you can make with equal amounts.