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Here is a greatest common factor worksheet in which learners are given 20 pairs of numbers and must determine the greatest common factor for each pair.
Use this greatest common factor worksheet to have learners first write the factors for a pair of two digit numbers. They declare the greatest common factor. There are 20 problems.
Sal explains that the greatest common factor of any number is the largest number divisible into both monomials and not necessarily the number with greatest value. He breaks down two numbers into their prime factors as a product of its primes then identifies the GCF of greatest common factor.
In this factoring numbers worksheet, students study the pairs of numbers for each example. Students list the factors for the number pairs and circle the greatest common factor.
In this greatest common divisor worksheet, students use prime factorization to determine the greatest common factors of two or more numbers. Explanations and examples are provided. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.
Students find the greatest common factor of two numbers. For this algebra lesson, students find the the prime and composite common factor of integers. This assignment is modified for special education students.
In this story problems worksheet, students determine whether to find either the greatest common factor or the least common multiple in order to solve the problem.
Show the class how to find the factors of numbers. They use a variety of strategies, including unifix cubes, to find the factors of a whole number. This resource includes clear procedure to follow. Included are an anticipatory set, materials list, and a link to a printable homework page.
In this math learning exercise, middle schoolers complete a demonstration of how to use a graphing calculator to find the greatest common factor of a set of numbers. They practice the strategy by answering 2 multiple step questions that apply to the use of GCF.
In this factoring numbers learning exercise, students observe two numbers, list their factors, and designate the greatest common factor. Students solve 10 problems.