LCM and HCF (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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LCM definition
LCM definition
Smallest number that all given numbers divide into exactly
HCF definition
HCF definition
Largest number that divides into all given numbers exactly
LCM vs HCF: key difference
LCM vs HCF: key difference
LCM finds smallest multiple, HCF finds largest factor
LCM using prime factors: which to include?
LCM using prime factors: which to include?
All prime factors from either number
HCF using prime factors: which to include?
HCF using prime factors: which to include?
Only prime factors common to both numbers
LCM by listing multiples method
LCM by listing multiples method
List multiples, find smallest in both lists
HCF by listing factors method
HCF by listing factors method
List factors, find largest in both lists
When is listing method simpler?
When is listing method simpler?
For smaller numbers
