Question

What types of problems can be solved using the greatest common factor? what types of problems can be solved using the least common multiple?

Answer 1

The greatest common factor is the biggest factor that divides two different numbers. For example, the greatest common factor of 6 and 8 is 2. The least common multiple is the smallest number that two numbers share as a multiple. For example, 12 is a the lowest common multiple of 3 and 4.