GCD and LCM Fundamentals Basics

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1) The GCD of 18 and 24 is:

Explanation

18 = 2 × 3² and 24 = 2³ × 3. The common primes are one 2 and one 3 → 2 × 3 = 6.

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GCD And LCM Fundamentals Basics - Quiz

Want to strengthen your skills with factors and multiples? In this quiz, you’ll practice finding the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) and Least Common Multiple (LCM) of different numbers. You’ll explore prime factorizations, test for coprime pairs, and even solve real-world cycle problems like bells ringing or trains arriving. Take this... see morequiz to build a solid foundation in GCD and LCM!
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2) The LCM of 6 and 8 is:

Explanation

6 = 2 × 3 and 8 = 2³. Take the highest powers: 2³ × 3 = 24.

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3) Which is the prime factorization of 60?

Explanation

Break 60 down: 60 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 5. That’s 2 × 2 × 3 × 5.

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4) The GCD of 45 and 60 is:

Explanation

45 = 3² × 5 and 60 = 2² × 3 × 5 → common = 3 × 5 = 15.

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5) LCM(12, 15) = ?

Explanation

12 = 2² × 3 and 15 = 3 × 5 → 2² × 3 × 5 = 60.

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6) Which pair is coprime?

Explanation

(8, 9) share no common prime factors (2’s vs 3²), so they’re coprime.

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7) GCD(36, 84) is:

Explanation

36 = 2² × 3²; 84 = 2² × 3 × 7 → common = 2² × 3 = 12.

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8) LCM(9, 12) is:

Explanation

9 = 3²; 12 = 2² × 3 → highest powers 2² × 3² = 36.

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9) A teacher arranges chairs in rows of 12 or 18. Least number of chairs possible?

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We need a size both 12 and 18 fit into → LCM(12, 18) = 36 chairs.

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10) Which of these equals LCM(20, 30)?

Explanation

20 = 2² × 5; 30 = 2 × 3 × 5 → 2² × 3 × 5 = 60.

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11) GCD(72, 90) = ?

Explanation

72 = 2³ × 3²; 90 = 2 × 3² × 5 → common = 2 × 3² = 18.

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12) A bell rings every 15 minutes, another every 20 minutes. After how many minutes together?

Explanation

Ring together at LCM(15, 20) = 60 minutes.

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13) GCD(28, 49) = ?

Explanation

28 = 2² × 7; 49 = 7² → common = 7.

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14) LCM(14, 21) = ?

Explanation

14 = 2 × 7; 21 = 3 × 7 → 2 × 3 × 7 = 42.

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15) GCD(120, 150) = ?

Explanation

120 = 2³ × 3 × 5; 150 = 2 × 3 × 5² → common = 2 × 3 × 5 = 30.

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16) Two trains whistle every 12 and 18 minutes. After how many minutes together?

Explanation

Together at LCM(12, 18) = 36 minutes.

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17) If GCD(a, b) = 1, then a and b are:

Explanation

That means they share no prime factors → relatively prime.

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18) GCD(63, 81) = ?

Explanation

63 = 3² × 7; 81 = 3⁴ → common = 3² = 9.

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19) LCM(16, 24) = ?

Explanation

16 = 2⁴; 24 = 2³ × 3 → 2⁴ × 3 = 48.

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20) GCD(144, 192) = ?

Explanation

144 = 2⁴ × 3²; 192 = 2⁶ × 3 → common = 2⁴ × 3 = 48.

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The GCD of 18 and 24 is:
The LCM of 6 and 8 is:
Which is the prime factorization of 60?
The GCD of 45 and 60 is:
LCM(12, 15) = ?
Which pair is coprime?
GCD(36, 84) is:
LCM(9, 12) is:
A teacher arranges chairs in rows of 12 or 18. Least number of chairs...
Which of these equals LCM(20, 30)?
GCD(72, 90) = ?
A bell rings every 15 minutes, another every 20 minutes. After how...
GCD(28, 49) = ?
LCM(14, 21) = ?
GCD(120, 150) = ?
Two trains whistle every 12 and 18 minutes. After how many minutes...
If GCD(a, b) = 1, then a and b are:
GCD(63, 81) = ?
LCM(16, 24) = ?
GCD(144, 192) = ?
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