Visualizing the Greatest Common Factor Using a Model
Visualize the greatest common factor of different numbers in this activity.
Tâche 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Tâche 2
How are the side lengths of the squares related to the list of common factors?
Tâche 3
What is unique about the squares in the rectangle when you find the greatest common factor?
Tâche 4
How can you find the greatest common factor?