What Is A Mathematical Multiple?

A mathematical multiple is a number that can be divided by another number evenly without leaving a remainder. This is a useful concept to learn because it allows you to work out what will happen when you multiply one number by a certain amount of other numbers. It also helps you to remember how many times a number can be multiplied by any other number. 

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What are factors and multiples?

Mathematical factors and multiples are two important concepts that children need to understand. They are used when looking for patterns in numbers, when simplifying fractions and when determining the greatest common factor of two or more numbers. They can also be useful when learning about prime numbers and how to identify their factors. 

Factors are the numbers that we can multiply together to create a new number. This can be done in a variety of ways, such as by skip counting or by multiplying the factors of a number. For example, the multiples of 55 can be found by skipping counting the numbers 5, 10, 155, 10 and 15 or multiplying the factors 1,2,3,4,5 and 2020. 

Multiples are the results of multiplying a number by a given number. This can be done in a few different ways, but usually involves the use of the grid method or the box method. These methods are useful when you need to calculate large numbers, such as 15, 37 and 555. 

When you multiply a number by a factor, this means that you are creating a new number from the numbers that were already there. This process is sometimes called factoring or divisibility. 

You can also multiply two factors to get a new number, but you don’t need to do that often. Generally, you will only need to list the positive factors of a number when you are writing down a new number. 

The most common multiple of a number is a multiple that comes up in a lot of times tables families. For example, 3 x 4 = 12 is a common multiple of both 3 and 4. This makes it a great multiple to practice with your children and help them to become fluent with the times tables. 

What are the lowest common multiples and highest common factors?

If you’re looking for a good way to teach your kids about the lowest common multiples (LCM) and highest common factors of a number, then the best way is to get them to play the number plate game! Basically, you’re going to ask them to find all the numbers that come up in their times table families when they are trying to answer a question. 

This is a great activity for Y2 and Y3 children, as it will prepare them for more advanced topics such as decimals and fractions. It will also give them confidence with their times tables, as they will be able to see the answers for multiples in their time tables.