Factors And Multiples

Question 1

Define Multiples

Answer 1

Counting by the given number

E.g List the first 5 multiples of 7

7, 14, 21, 28, 35

Question 2

Define Factor

Answer 2

A whole number that divides into exactly another whole number.

E.g

List the factors of 14

1, 2, 7, 14

Question 3

LCM and HCF mean what?

Answer 3

LCM = Lowest common multiple

HCF = Highest common factor

Question 4

Find the highest common factor of 8 and 24

Answer 4

HCM = 8

8= 1,2,4,8
24= 1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24

Question 5

Find the lowest common multiple of 5 and 7

Answer 5

LCM = 35

5 = 5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40...
7= 7,14,21,28,35,42...