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Multiples of 6

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A multiple is the product we get when one number is multiplied by another. Did you know multiples can be used in various fields, such as counting stamps, lining up for a parade, etc.? In this topic, we will learn about the multiples of 6.

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What Are the Multiples of 6?

Now, let's explore multiples of 6. A multiple is a number that we get when we multiply one whole number by another whole number. When it comes to multiples of 6, they should be evenly divisible by 6.

 

Every number is a multiple of itself because when we multiply the number by 1, it results in the number itself; for example, 6 × 1 = 6. If a number is multiplied by 0, it results in 0; therefore, 0 is the multiple of every number.
 

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List of First 20 Multiples of 6

Multiples of 6 are the products of 6 and a whole number. It is equally possible to divide multiples of 6 by 6. And the first 20 multiples of 6 are given below:

 

6 x 0 = 0
6 × 1 = 6
6 × 2 = 12
6 × 3 = 18
6 × 4 = 24
6 × 5 = 30
6 × 6 = 36
6 × 7 = 42
6 × 8 = 48 
6 × 9  = 54
6 × 10 = 60
6 × 11 = 66
6 × 12 = 72
6 × 13 = 78
6 × 14 = 84
6 × 15 = 90
6 × 16 = 96
6 × 17 = 102
6 × 18 = 108
6 × 19 = 114
6 × 20 = 120

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Operations with Multiples of 6

Learning and working with multiples of 6 makes it easier to solve mathematical problems. We need to apply different mathematical operations while working with multiples of 6. The important methods are given below:
 

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Sum of the First 5 Multiples of 6:

The first 5 multiples of 6 are 6, 12, 18, 24, 30. These are the values we get by multiplying 6 by numbers from 1 to 5.

 

So, the sum of the multiples is:


6 + 12 + 18 + 24 + 30 = 90

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Subtraction of the First 5 Multiples of 6:

The first 5 multiples of 6 are 6, 12, 18, 24, 30. When we do subtraction, it helps us understand how the total gets smaller when we subtract the multiple from another. So in this method, we get how the result of the previous subtraction are subtracted from the multiples of 6.

 

  • The first step will be 6 – 6 = 0.
  • Then, 12 – 0 = 12.
  • Next, 18 – 12 = 6.
  • Subtract the fourth multiple: 24 – 6  = 18.
  • Now let's conclude with the subtraction of the 5th multiple: 30 – 18 = 12

 

Therefore, the result of subtracting the first five multiples of 6 is 12.
 

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Average of the First 5 Multiples of 6:

The total sum of multiples divided by the total no of multiples. To find the average of the first 5 multiples of 6, add them together and divide by 5.

 

6 + 12 + 18 + 24 + 30 = 90


Average = Total sumTotal  /  number of multiples
               
                =  90 / 5  = 18


Therefore, the average of the first five multiples of 6 is 18.
 

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Product of the First 5 Multiples of 6:

The product is the result of a number multiplied by each other. To find the product of the first five multiples of 6, we multiply all the multiples.

 

Step 1: Multiply the first and second multiples of 6:
 6 ×12 = 72.


Step 2: Multiply the previous answer with the third multiple:
 72 ×18 = 1296.


Step 3: Here, multiply the fourth multiple with the previous answer:
1296 × 24 = 31104.


Step 4: To conclude, multiply the fifth multiple with the previous answer:
31104 × 30 = 933120

 

Therefore, the product of the first five multiples of 6 is 933120.
 

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Division of First 5 Multiples of 6:

Division is the process of splitting the number into equal parts. So here we divide each of the first five multiples of 6 by 6:

 

 6 ÷ 6 = 1
12 ÷ 6 = 2
18 ÷ 6 = 3
24 ÷ 6 = 4
30 ÷ 6 = 5 

 

Therefore, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are the result of dividing the first 5 multiples of 6.
 

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Multiples of 6

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Multiples of 6 Examples

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Problem 1

Check if 54 is a multiple of 6.

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Explanation

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Problem 2

A train arrives at the station every 6 minutes. If the first train arrives at 6 am, then at what time will the next 5 trains arrive?

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Problem 3

A store sells apples in a pack of 6. If a customer buys 4 packs, then how many apples will he get?

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Explanation

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Problem 4

A person takes 6 steps to cross each section of a road. How many steps will the same person take to cross 5 sections?

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Explanation

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Problem 5

Angel has 60 candies and also she has 6 friends. She wants to divide the candies equally among them. Calculate the number of candies each of them will have.

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FAQs on Multiples of 6

1.What are common multiples?

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2.What are the multiples of 5?

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3.How do you explain multiples?

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4.How many multiples can a number have?

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5.Are multiples of 6 always even?

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Important Glossaries for Multiples of 6

  • Multiple: The result of multiplying one number by another whole number is called a multiple. For example, 5 × 2 = 10; here, 10 is the multiple of 2 and 5. 

 

  • Even number: Any number that has no remainder when divided by 2. For example: 6, 12, 18, etc., are all even numbers.

 

  • Integer: A whole number that may be positive, negative, or zero. For example: 1, -2, 3, and 0 are integers.
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