Visualizing the Greatest Common Factor Using a Model


Skill:

Find factors, common factors, and the greatest common factor of numbers; explain.

Visualizing the Greatest Common Factor Using a Model

Visualize the greatest common factor of different numbers in this activity.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Question ouverte 1

How are the side lengths of the squares related to the list of common factors?

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Question ouverte 2

What is unique about the squares in the rectangle when you find the greatest common factor?

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Question ouverte 3

How can you find the greatest common factor?

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