Finding LCM and GCF

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What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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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 common multiple.

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that two or more numbers share.

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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 common factor.

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Find the LCM of 6 and 8.

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24

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Find the GCF of 24 and 36.

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12

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What is the relationship between LCM and GCF?

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The product of the LCM and GCF of two numbers equals the product of the numbers.

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Find the LCM of 5 and 15.

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15

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Find the GCF of 45 and 60.

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15

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What is a multiple?

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A multiple of a number is the product of that number and an integer.