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Factors & Multiples

Finding factors and multiples of a whole number, and identifying common factors and common multiples.

What this topic covers

  • A factor divides a number exactly
  • A multiple is a number in the times table
  • A common factor is shared by two numbers
  • A common multiple appears in both times tables
  • Every number is a factor of its multiples

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