Mathematics: FInding Factors & Multiples

Mathematics presentation on factors and multiples

1. Mathematics: Factors and Multiples Identify factors, common factors, multiples, and common multiples

2. What is a Factor? A factor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder. Example: Factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

3. Example: Factors of 24

4. Activity: Find the Factors

5. What are Common Factors? Common factors are factors that two or more numbers share. Example: Common factors of 12 and 18 are 1, 2, 3, and 6.

6. Example: Common Factors of 20 and 30

7. Activity: Find the Common Factors

8. What is a Multiple? A multiple is the product of a number and an integer. Example: Multiples of 5 are 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and so on.

9. Example: Multiples of 7

10. What are Common Multiples? Common multiples are multiples that two or more numbers share. Example: Common multiples of 3 and 4 are 12, 24, 36, and so on.

11. Activity: Find the Multiples

12. Activity: Find the Common Multiples