CBSE Class 5 Maths Chapter 6 Be My Multiple I'Ll Be Your Factor Revision Notes

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Multiples of a Number

Multiple of numbers play a ​significant​ role in our daily life. This is the
basis of mathematical ​calculations​. Let’s say you and your friend are
going to a restaurant. You have your lunch there on every fourth day
and your friend has his lunch every sixth day so how many days you
meet again for lunch at the same restaurant?

The answer is twelve. How we got this answer is really interesting.


This is the magic of multiples what we use in our day to day life.
These calculations of multiple ease our day to day life with simple
calculation and effective result. So let’s learn the basics of multiple of
numbers.

Browse more Topics Under Be My Multiple Ill Be Your Factor


● Multiples of a Number
● Factors of a Number

What Is A Multiple?
After multiplying the ​number​ by an ​integer​ (not a ​fraction​) we can get
multiples. Normally the skip counting or “count by” numbers are most
often called multiples.

Example 1:

● 1×3=3
● 2×3=6
● 3×3=9
● 4×3=12
● 5×3=15…
3,6,9,12,15 these numbers are multiples of 3. All these numbers you
say as you count by threes are the multiples of three. Also, you can
recognize that these are the ​products​ or the answers, to the time’s table
for three.

Example 2:

● 6×6=36
● 7×6=42
● 8×6=48
● 9×6=54
● 10×6=60…

36, 42, 48, 54, 60 these numbers are multiples of 6. These products are
to the time’s table for six.

More About These Multiples

We know that 7×8=56 and 8×7 is also 56

● Multiples of 7: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, 70


● Multiples of 8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, 80

Similarly, 56 is the product of 7 and 8 and multiples of 7, 8 Now, let


us consider some more examples of multiples.

For instanstance, 5×6= 30

● Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 etc.
● Multiples of 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30 etc.
● Multiples of 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 etc.

30 is the product of 5, 3, 2 and also the multiples of 5, 3, and 2.

Finding Multiples Using Division

As we all know ​multiplication​ and ​division​ are inverse ​operations​. It


means they both are related to each other and undo each other.
Whether a given number is a multiple of one another or not we can
also be determined by the division.

Some of the examples are below:


1. 12÷3=4 so 12 can be divided evenly by 3 and is also a multiple
of 3 because of 4×3=12.
2. 88÷11=8 so 88 can be divided evenly by 11 and is also
multiple of 11 because of 8×11=88.
3. 56÷7=8 so 56 can be divided evenly by 7 and also multiple of 7
because of 8×7=56.

Solved Example For You

Q1. Write the first six multiples of 2?

Ans: The first six multiples of two are 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12.

Q2.What is the first multiple of any number?

Ans: The first multiple of any number is the number itself. E.g.
9×1=9, 13×1=13

Q3. 4, 8, 12, 16, _? What is the next multiple of 4?

Ans: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20.

Q4.What do you mean by multiples of a number?


Ans: After multiplying the number by an integer (not a fraction) we
can get multiples. Normally the skip counting or “count by” numbers
most often called multiples.

Q5. Write down the multiples of 10 that are also multiples of 5.

Ans: The multiples of 10 that are also multiples of 5 are 10, 20, 30, 40,
50 etc.

Q6. Write down the multiples of 24.

Ans: The multiples of 24 are 24, 48, 72, 96 etc.

Q7. What is the next 5 multiples of 7: 7, 14, 21,?

Ans: The next multiples of 7 are 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56.

Factors of a Number

How many of you are still in doubt what factors mean? It is quite
obvious that a lot of you actually don’t understand the way your
teacher has taught you. No worry! You can simply go through this
chapter and get your fundamentals cleared! We will discuss all the
factors of numbers in this chapter.

Factors of a Number

To get a ​product​, a number can be multiplied. These numbers are


factors of the product. By multiplying the number by the ​natural
number​ Multiples of a number are obtained.

Example:

● 5×2=10
● 6×2=12
● 7×2=14
● 8×2=16 and so one.
Therefore 10,12,14,16 these numbers are the multiples of 2. ​Multiples
of 4:

1​st 2​nd 3​rd 4​th 5​th 6​th 7​th 8​th 9​th 10​th

4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40

Let us look at some more examples of factors.

In the following example, let us assume that each group should have
an ​equal​number of apples. No Apple should be left out of the box but
each grouping should be different. In one box we have 12 apples. So,
here 1×12= 12. Now, we decide to divide the apples equally into 2
boxes. So, we can put 6 apples in two boxes each.

Now, 2×6=12. If we further decide to put the 12 apples equally in 3


boxes, we put 4 apples in each of the 3 boxes. Here 3×4 = 12. Here we
arranged 12 apples in 3 different groups having 12, 6. 4 apples each.
So we are able to know that 1, 2, 3, 4 … are the ​factors​ of 12.
● When a number is divided by one of its factors then there is no
remainder​ and remember this key ​point​ also in ​order​ to find the
factors of a number, we divide the number by 1, 2, 3, 4, …

Multiples

We know that 3×4=12 and that 12 here is a product of 3 and 4 and is


also one of the multiples of 3,4.

● Multiples of 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18…..


● Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24….

Let us take another example: 2×3×5=30 is the product of 2, 3, and 5


and also one of the multiples of 2, 3, and 5.

● Multiples of 2: _, _, _, 24, 26, 28, 30, _, _


● The multiples of 3: _, _, _, 21, 24, 27, 30, _, _
● Multiples of 5:_, _, _, 15, 20, 25, 30, _, _

Even and Odd Numbers


Even Numbers Odd Numbers

Those numbers which are multiples of 2 is Those numbers which are not multiples of 2
known as ​even numbers​. is known as odd numbers.

Ex : 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 … Ex: 1,3, 5, 7, 9….

Highest Common Factor

From the common factors of given two numbers who is the greatest or
the highest factor among them that is known as Highest Common
Factor (HCF).

Lowest Common Factor

From two or more numbers smallest number which is the multiple of


each of the numbers is known as a lowest common factor (LCM).

Prime Factorisation

Prime Factorisation is defined as factorization in which every factor is


prime.

Solved Example For You


Q. By prime factorization method, calculate the LCM and HCF of 264
& 624.

Ans: The factors of given numbers are 264=2×2×3×11 & 624=


2×2×2×2×3×11. Then select the factors which are common for both
the numbers. That is 2×2×2×3. By multiplying the common factors we
can get HCF that is 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 = 24. But for LCM multiply the
remaining factors like 2×2×2×3×2×11×13 = 6864. So 6864 is the
LCM for 264, 624.

Q. What do you mean by factors of a number?

Ans: To get a product number can be multiplied. These numbers are


called Factors of the product. By multiplying the number by the
natural number Multiples of a number are obtained.

Q.What is a highest common factor?

Ans: From the common factors of given two numbers who is the
greatest or the highest factor among them that is known as Highest
Common Factor (HCF).

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