Berkeley City College

Pre-Algebra: Lesson 032

Factors and Multiples
Multiples and Least Common Multiples

Lesson Description

Students learn that multiples of a number come from multiplying the given number by whole numbers. For example, 3 x 0 = 0, 3 x 1 = 3, 3 x 2 = 6, 3 x 3 = 9, 3 x 4 = 12, 3 x 5 = 15, etc., so 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15 are all multiples of 3. Students also learn that the Least Common Multiple is the smallest multiple that two numbers have in common (not including zero). For example, to find the Least Common Multiple of 6 and 18, since multiples of 6 are 6, 12, 18, 24, and 30, etc., and multiples of 18 are 18, 36, 54, etc., the Least Common Multiple of 6 and 18 is 18.

Thousands of Online Math Lessons

Middle School
High School Math

Find the Lesson You Need

Standardized
Test Prep

Placement Test Prep
I have two boys in high school and yourteachermath has been unbelievably helpful. I have subscribed for another year and can't imagine not having their expertise when we need it!!!