Factors and Multiples
ICSE · Class 4 · Mathematics
Summary of Factors and Multiples for ICSE Class 4 Mathematics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.
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Overview
In this chapter, we learn about two important mathematical ideas: factors and multiples. These concepts help us understand how numbers are related to each other through multiplication and division. Knowing about factors and multiples helps us solve many types of math problems easily.
Key Concepts
A factor of a number
A factor of a number is a number that divides it exactly without leaving a remainder. For example, 1, 2, 3, and 6 are factors of 6 because 6 can be di
A multiple of a number
A multiple of a number is the product of that number and any whole number. For example, multiples of 5 are 5, 10, 15, 20, etc., because they come from
A prime number has only two
A prime number has only two factors: 1 and itself. For example, 2, 3, 5, 7. A composite number has more than two factors. For example, 4, 6, 8, 9. Not
The largest factor that is common
The largest factor that is common to two or more numbers is called their HCF. For example, HCF of 12 and 18 is 6 because 6 is the largest number that
The smallest multiple that is common
The smallest multiple that is common to two or more numbers is called their LCM. For example, LCM of 4 and 6 is 12 because 12 is the smallest number t
Learning Objectives
- Understand what factors and multiples are
- Find all factors and multiples of a given number
- Differentiate between prime and composite numbers
- Find the Highest Common Factor (HCF) of two or more numbers
- Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers
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