Factors and Multiples

Front

What is a factor?

Back

A factor is a whole number that can be divided evenly into another number. For example, factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

Front

What is a multiple?

Back

A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by an integer. For example, multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12, 16, etc.

Front

Is 12 a multiple of 4?

Back

Yes, 12 is a multiple of 4 because 4 x 3 = 12.

Front

Which numbers are multiples of 3? Give examples.

Back

Multiples of 3 include 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, etc.

Front

What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 2 and 3?

Back

The least common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6.

Front

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 12 and 16?

Back

The greatest common factor of 12 and 16 is 4.

Front

Which of the following is a factor of 30: 2, 5, 7, or 9?

Back

2 and 5 are factors of 30.

Front

What is the relationship between factors and multiples?

Back

Factors are numbers that divide another number evenly, while multiples are the results of multiplying a number by integers.

Front

Is 36 a multiple of 6?

Back

Yes, 36 is a multiple of 6 because 6 x 6 = 36.

Front

Which number is not a factor of 50: 2, 4, 5, or 10?

Back

4 is not a factor of 50.