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<p>LCM is a common multiple, the smallest value between the numbers 4,6 and 10. Did you know? We apply LCM unknowingly in everyday situations like setting alarms and to synchronize traffic lights and when making music.</p>
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<p>LCM is a common multiple, the smallest value between the numbers 4,6 and 10. Did you know? We apply LCM unknowingly in everyday situations like setting alarms and to synchronize traffic lights and when making music.</p>
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<h3>LCM of 4,6 and 10 Using Listing the Multiples</h3>
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<h3>LCM of 4,6 and 10 Using Listing the Multiples</h3>
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<p><strong>Step 1 :</strong>Write down the multiples of the<a>numbers</a>. Don’t stop too early.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1 :</strong>Write down the multiples of the<a>numbers</a>. Don’t stop too early.</p>
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<p>Multiples of 4= 4,8,12,16,20,24,28,32,36,40,44,48,52,56,60,…</p>
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<p>Multiples of 4= 4,8,12,16,20,24,28,32,36,40,44,48,52,56,60,…</p>
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<p>Multiples of 6 =6,12,18,24,30,36,42,48,54,60,…</p>
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<p>Multiples of 6 =6,12,18,24,30,36,42,48,54,60,…</p>
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<p>Multiples of 10 = 10,20,30,40,50,60,…</p>
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<p>Multiples of 10 = 10,20,30,40,50,60,…</p>
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<p><strong> Step 2: </strong>Find the smallest number common between the written multiples of 4,6 and 10. </p>
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<p><strong> Step 2: </strong>Find the smallest number common between the written multiples of 4,6 and 10. </p>
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<p> - The smallest<a>common multiple</a>is 60</p>
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<p> - The smallest<a>common multiple</a>is 60</p>
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<p>Thus, LCM(4,6,10) = 60</p>
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<p>Thus, LCM(4,6,10) = 60</p>
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<h3>LCM of 4,6 and 10 Using Prime Factorization Method</h3>
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<h3>LCM of 4,6 and 10 Using Prime Factorization Method</h3>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>factorize the numbers into its prime<a>factors</a> </p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>factorize the numbers into its prime<a>factors</a> </p>
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<p>4 = 2×2</p>
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<p>4 = 2×2</p>
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<p>6 = 3×2</p>
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<p>6 = 3×2</p>
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<p>10 = 2×5</p>
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<p>10 = 2×5</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2: </strong>find the highest<a>powers</a>of the factors of 4,6 and 10. </p>
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<p><strong>Step 2: </strong>find the highest<a>powers</a>of the factors of 4,6 and 10. </p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong> Multiply the highest powers </p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong> Multiply the highest powers </p>
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<p>LCM(4,6,10) = 60 </p>
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<p>LCM(4,6,10) = 60 </p>
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<h3>LCM of 4,6 and 10 Using Division Method</h3>
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<h3>LCM of 4,6 and 10 Using Division Method</h3>
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<p>Steps:</p>
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<p>Steps:</p>
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<ul><li>Write the numbers 4,6,10 in a row </li>
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<ul><li>Write the numbers 4,6,10 in a row </li>
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</ul><ul><li>Divide them by their common prime factors, if there is one</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Divide them by their common prime factors, if there is one</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Carry forward the numbers that are left undivided by the previously chosen factor</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Carry forward the numbers that are left undivided by the previously chosen factor</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Continue dividing until the<a>remainder</a>is ‘1’ </li>
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</ul><ul><li>Continue dividing until the<a>remainder</a>is ‘1’ </li>
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</ul><ul><li>Multiply the divisors to find the LCM</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Multiply the divisors to find the LCM</li>
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</ul><ul><li>LCM(4,6,10) = 60 </li>
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</ul><ul><li>LCM(4,6,10) = 60 </li>
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</ul><h2>Common Mistakes and how to avoid them while finding the LCM of 4,6 and 10</h2>
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</ul><h2>Common Mistakes and how to avoid them while finding the LCM of 4,6 and 10</h2>
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<p>Listed here are a few mistakes that one can commit when trying to find the LCM of the numbers 3 and 8. Try to avoid them. </p>
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<p>Listed here are a few mistakes that one can commit when trying to find the LCM of the numbers 3 and 8. Try to avoid them. </p>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<p>Rockets of type A, B and C are launched every 4,6 and 10 minutes for a certain experiment. When next will they be launched at the same time?</p>
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<p>Rockets of type A, B and C are launched every 4,6 and 10 minutes for a certain experiment. When next will they be launched at the same time?</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>The LCM of 4,6 and 10 = 60 </p>
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<p>The LCM of 4,6 and 10 = 60 </p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The rockets will be launched together in 60 minutes. The LCM of the given digits is the smallest common multiple using which we ascertain the time asked. </p>
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<p>The rockets will be launched together in 60 minutes. The LCM of the given digits is the smallest common multiple using which we ascertain the time asked. </p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>If the LCM of 4, 6, and 10 represents 100%, what percentage of the LCM does the GCD of 4, 6, and 10 represent?</p>
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<p>If the LCM of 4, 6, and 10 represents 100%, what percentage of the LCM does the GCD of 4, 6, and 10 represent?</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>LCM of 4, 6, 10 is 60.</p>
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<p>LCM of 4, 6, 10 is 60.</p>
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<p>GCD of 4, 6, 10 is 2.</p>
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<p>GCD of 4, 6, 10 is 2.</p>
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<p>Percentage = GCD/LCM×100=2/60×100=3.33% </p>
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<p>Percentage = GCD/LCM×100=2/60×100=3.33% </p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The GCD represents 3.33% of the LCM. </p>
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<p>The GCD represents 3.33% of the LCM. </p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>The LCM of three numbers, 4, 6, and a third number, is 60. If the third number is a multiple of 10, what is the third number?</p>
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<p>The LCM of three numbers, 4, 6, and a third number, is 60. If the third number is a multiple of 10, what is the third number?</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Okay, lets begin</p>
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<p>Let the third number be x, and we know LCM(4, 6, x) = 60.</p>
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<p>Let the third number be x, and we know LCM(4, 6, x) = 60.</p>
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<p>Since the LCM of 4 and 6 is 12, x must be a multiple of 10.</p>
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<p>Since the LCM of 4 and 6 is 12, x must be a multiple of 10.</p>
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<p>LCM(12, x) = 60, and the only multiple of 10 that satisfies this condition is 10. </p>
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<p>LCM(12, x) = 60, and the only multiple of 10 that satisfies this condition is 10. </p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The third number is 10. </p>
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<p>The third number is 10. </p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h2>FAQ’s on LCM of 4,6 and 10</h2>
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<h2>FAQ’s on LCM of 4,6 and 10</h2>
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<h3>1.What is the LCM of 4,5,6 and 10?</h3>
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<h3>1.What is the LCM of 4,5,6 and 10?</h3>
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<p> LCM (4,5,6,10) = 60</p>
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<p> LCM (4,5,6,10) = 60</p>
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<p>60 is the smallest number that appears commonly on the lists of the numbers 4,5,6 and 10. </p>
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<p>60 is the smallest number that appears commonly on the lists of the numbers 4,5,6 and 10. </p>
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<h3>2.What is the LCM of 4,6,8,10 and 12?</h3>
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<h3>2.What is the LCM of 4,6,8,10 and 12?</h3>
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<p>120 is the smallest number that appears commonly on the lists of the numbers 4,6,8,10 and 12.</p>
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<p>120 is the smallest number that appears commonly on the lists of the numbers 4,6,8,10 and 12.</p>
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<p>LCM (4,6,8,10,12) = 120 </p>
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<p>LCM (4,6,8,10,12) = 120 </p>
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<h3>3.What is the HCF of 7 and 12?</h3>
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<h3>3.What is the HCF of 7 and 12?</h3>
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<p>HCF of 7 and 12 can be found by listing the factors of the numbers → finding the<a>largest common factor</a>from the list of numbers.</p>
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<p>HCF of 7 and 12 can be found by listing the factors of the numbers → finding the<a>largest common factor</a>from the list of numbers.</p>
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<p>Factors of 7 are 1,7</p>
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<p>Factors of 7 are 1,7</p>
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<p>Factors of 12 are 1,2,3,4,6,12 </p>
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<p>Factors of 12 are 1,2,3,4,6,12 </p>
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<p>HCF (7,12) = 1 </p>
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<p>HCF (7,12) = 1 </p>
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<h3>4.What is the LCM of 6 and 10?</h3>
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<h3>4.What is the LCM of 6 and 10?</h3>
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<p>LCM is a common multiple, the smallest value between the numbers 6 and 10. </p>
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<p>LCM is a common multiple, the smallest value between the numbers 6 and 10. </p>
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<p>LCM (6,10) = 30</p>
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<p>LCM (6,10) = 30</p>
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<p>30 is the smallest number that appears commonly on the lists of the numbers 6 and 10. </p>
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<p>30 is the smallest number that appears commonly on the lists of the numbers 6 and 10. </p>
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<h3>5.What is the LCM of 4,6 and 9?</h3>
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<h3>5.What is the LCM of 4,6 and 9?</h3>
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<p>LCM is a common multiple, the smallest value between the numbers 4,6 and 9.</p>
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<p>LCM is a common multiple, the smallest value between the numbers 4,6 and 9.</p>
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<p>36 is the smallest number that appears commonly on the lists of the numbers 4,6 and 9.</p>
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<p>36 is the smallest number that appears commonly on the lists of the numbers 4,6 and 9.</p>
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<p>LCM (4,6,9) = 36 </p>
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<p>LCM (4,6,9) = 36 </p>
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<h2>Important glossaries for the LCM of 4,6 and 10</h2>
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<h2>Important glossaries for the LCM of 4,6 and 10</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Multiple -</strong>product of a number and a natural integer </li>
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<ul><li><strong>Multiple -</strong>product of a number and a natural integer </li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Prime factor -</strong>number one gets after prime factorization any given number </li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Prime factor -</strong>number one gets after prime factorization any given number </li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Prime factorization -</strong>the process of breaking the number into its prime factors. </li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Prime factorization -</strong>the process of breaking the number into its prime factors. </li>
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<h2>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana</h2>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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<h3>Fun Fact</h3>
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<p>: She loves to read number jokes and games.</p>
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<p>: She loves to read number jokes and games.</p>