Math Definitions - Letter C
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Common Factor
Definition of Common Factor
Factors are numbers that you multiply together to give another number. Every number has \(1\) as a factor.
When you find the factors (the numbers that multiply together to give the numbers) of two or more numbers, each number will have at least \(1\) as a factor. The factors that each number has in common are called the common factors of the numbers.
For example, the factors of \(18\) and \(27\) are given by:
- The factors of \(18\) are: \(1,2,3,6,9\) and \(18\).
- The factors of \(27\) are: \(1,3,9\) and \(27\).
Some of these factors are common to both numbers. The common factors of \(18\) and \(27\) are \(1,3\) and \(9\).
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter C
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 6th Feb 2018
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