Factors and Multiples (Number Theory) Vocabulary

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Whole numbers that are multiplied together.

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factor

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The product of a number and any non-zero whole number. Ex. 3, 6, 9, 12

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multiple

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The greatest number that is a factor of all the numbers.

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greatest common factor (GCF)

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The smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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least common multiple (LCM)

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The answer you get when you multiply numbers.

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product

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Has exactly two factors: 1 and itself. Ex. 3, 7, 11

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prime number

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A number with more than two factors. Ex: 6, 10

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composite number