Maths Playing With Numbers part 6 (Questions: factors & multiples) CBSE Class 6 Mathematics VI

TL;DR

Learn how to find factors and multiples of numbers, and the difference between the two.

Transcript

hello friends this video on playing with numbers part six is brought to you by exam feel calm no more fear from exam so now that your concept is cleared let us quickly look at some of the questions question number one write all the factors of the following numbers 27 18 and 36 so let us start with 27 so how do we write factors of a number so we sta... Read More

Key Insights

• #️⃣ Factors of a number are numbers that can divide it completely without leaving a remainder.
• #️⃣ Multiples of a number are obtained by multiplying it with various natural numbers.
• #️⃣ Divisibility tests can be used to determine if a number is divisible by another number.
• 🖐️ Factors and multiples play important roles in mathematics and have various applications.
• 🧑‍🏭 Factors are smaller than or equal to the given number, while multiples are larger.
• 🧑‍🏭 A number is always a factor of itself.
• 🇦🇪 Multiples of 7 follow a pattern where the unit digit is always 7 or a multiple of 7.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do you determine the factors of a number?

To find the factors of a number, start from 1 and check which numbers can divide the given number completely without leaving a remainder. For example, the factors of 27 are 1, 3, 9, and 27.

Q: Can you determine if a number is divisible by another number mentally?

Yes, there are divisibility tests that can help determine if a number is divisible by another number. These tests can make the task easier and quicker, and will be covered in later lessons.

Q: What are multiples of a number?

Multiples of a number are obtained by multiplying the number with various natural numbers. For example, the first five multiples of 9 are 9, 18, 27, 36, and 45.

Q: How do you differentiate between factors and multiples?

Factors of a number divide it completely without leaving a remainder, while multiples of a number are obtained by multiplying it with other numbers. Factors are smaller than or equal to the given number, while multiples are larger.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video explains how to find factors of numbers, starting from 1 and checking which numbers can divide the given number completely.

• It also demonstrates how to find multiples of a number by multiplying it with the various natural numbers.

• The video provides examples and explanations for finding factors and multiples of specific numbers, such as 27, 18, 36, and others.