Number

Multiple

A number found by multiplying another by an integer. Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, ...

Definition

Multiples extend infinitely. The lowest common multiple (LCM) of two numbers is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of both.

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Factor

A number that divides another exactly, with no remainder.

LCM (Lowest Common Multiple)

The smallest positive number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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