On Highest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple in the Secondary School Mathematics Curriculum.

Davies, H. B.

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Publication Date: 1980

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On Highest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple in the Secondary School Mathematics Curriculum.

Davies, H. B.

International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v11 n1 p115-22 Jan-Mar 1980

Attention is drawn to an ancient Greek method for finding the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers. A link is established between this method and a well-known method of obtaining the highest common factor (HCF) numbers. This leads to consideration of some relationships between HCF and LCM. (Author/MK)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Teaching Methods

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Language: English

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