Number Theory: GCF/LCM Gems

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to GCF and LCM concepts in Number Theory.

GCF

Greatest Common Factor: the largest positive integer that divides each of the integers without a remainder.

LCM

Least Common Multiple: the smallest positive integer that is divisible by each of the integers.

Cuisenaire Rods

Colored rods used to teach mathematical concepts, particularly in visual representation of numbers.

Relatively Prime

Two integers a and b are relatively prime if the only positive integer that divides both of them is 1.

Conjecture

An unproven statement that is believed to be true, based on observations.

GCD

Greatest Common Divisor: another term for GCF, indicating the largest factor shared by two or more integers.

Proof

A logical argument demonstrating the truth of a conjecture or statement.

Tiling Problem

A problem that involves covering a surface without overlaps or gaps, often involving GCD for sizes.

Divisibility

A relationship in which one number can be divided by another number without a remainder.

Square Formation

Laying out objects such that they create a perfect square shape.