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A Multiple is what you get when you multiply a number by any whole number. It’s like skip-counting — 2, 4, 6, 8… those are all multiples of 2!
Let’s try:
Multiples of 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15…
Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20…
You can keep going forever! Multiples help with times tables, patterns, and solving word problems.
• Counting by 10s to track minutes
• Finding which days repeat (like every 7 days = weekly)
• Figuring out when two events will happen on the same day using common multiples
“Multiple March!”
1️⃣ Choose a number, like 4.
2️⃣ March in place while skip-counting: 4, 8, 12, 16…
3️⃣ Every time you say a multiple, clap!
Or play as a challenge with a friend: “Say the next multiple — don’t get stuck!”
Multiples are like math’s way of jumping ahead. You’ll use them in multiplication, division, and finding common denominators in fractions. They make math faster — and more fun!
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