Multiples
The multiples are those numbers
found in a table.
For examples the multiples of 5 are:
5, 10, 15, 20, 25……
The multiples of 3 are: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15
The multiples of 7 are: 7, 14, 21, 28..
Common multiples are those numbers
found in more than one table. For
example;

6 is a common multiple of 2 & 3
12 is a common multiple of 2, 6, 3 & 4
24 is a common multiple of
2, 12, 6, 4, 8 & 3.

Book 4: Multiples

  • 1.
    Multiples The multiples arethose numbers found in a table. For examples the multiples of 5 are: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25…… The multiples of 3 are: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 The multiples of 7 are: 7, 14, 21, 28..
  • 2.
    Common multiples arethose numbers found in more than one table. For example; 6 is a common multiple of 2 & 3 12 is a common multiple of 2, 6, 3 & 4 24 is a common multiple of 2, 12, 6, 4, 8 & 3.