Finding the Greatest Common Factor Grade 5
Lesson Objectives 6.B.1.c Identify the greatest common factor 3.A.1.a Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher-selected options to learn a new content or reinforce skills
Think Backwards… Find Factors Circle Common Factors Group Greatest Factor
Step 1: Find the Factors 24 – 1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24 36 – 1,2,3,4,6,9,12,18,36
Step 2: Circle Common Factors 24 – 1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24 36 – 1,2,3,4,6,9,12,18,36
Step 3: Group the Greatest Factor 24 – 1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24 36 – 1,2,3,4,6,9,12,18,36
The Greatest Common Factor of 24 and 36 is… 12
Now let’s try finding the GCF
Find the GCF of 12 and 24 Step 1: Find the factors 12 – 1,2,3,4,6,12 24 – 1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24
Find the GCF of 12 and 24 Step 2: Circle the common factors 12 – 1,2,3,4,6,12 24 – 1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24
Find the GCF of 12 and 24 Step 3: Group the greatest factor 12 – 1,2,3,4,6,12 24 – 1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24
The Greatest Common Factor of 12 and 24 is …
Your turn! Find the Greatest Common Factor of 16 and 20. Remember…Find Factors, Circle Common, Group Greatest!
The Greatest Common Factor of 16 and 20 is… 4
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