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Multiples of 12

Q: How do you find the multiples of 12?

To find out the multiples of 12, we need to multiply 12 by any natural number. Natural numbers include 1, 2, 3, etc. The results will be multiples of 12. Multiples of 12 will be larger or equal to 12. 12 × 1 = 12 12 × 2 = 24 12 × 3 = 36 12 × 4 = 48 12 × 5 = 60

Q: What is the LCM of 9 and 12?

LCM of 9 and 12 is 36. LCM refers to the Least Common Multiple of two or more numbers. While we find out the LCM of 9 and 12 using the listing method, we need to list the multiples of both 9 and 12. Multiples of 9 are 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90,... Multiples of 12 are 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108,... Here, the smallest common number that appears in both lists is 36. LCM of 9 and 12 = 36.

Q: What are the real-life applications of Multiples of 12?

Multiples of 12 can be helpful in various real-life situations. We can use them for calculating the price of items, evaluating the value of multiple items, and organizing a number into groups.

Q: Are multiples of 12 finite or infinite?

All the multiples of 12 are infinite. In multiplication, every number has infinite multiples, including a multiple of itself. There are both positive and negative multiples of 12. When we calculate 12 × n, if the integer ‘n’ goes on forever, the multiples of 12 also become infinite.

Q: Is there any odd multiple of 12?

No, there are no odd numbers in the multiple of 12. Because 12 is an even number. If we multiply any even number by any number, we will get an even number as the product. For example, 12 × 1 = 12 12 × 2 = 24 12 × 3 = 36 12 × 4 = 48 12 × 5 = 60

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In math, multiples are the products we get while multiplying a number with other numbers. Multiples play a key role in construction and design, counting groups of items, sharing resources equally, and managing time effectively. In this topic, we will learn the essential concepts of multiples of 12.

What are the Multiples of 12?

Now, let us learn more about multiples of 12. Multiples of 12 are the numbers you get when you multiply 12 by any whole number, including zero. Each number has an infinite number of multiples, including a multiple of itself. A multiple of 12 can be denoted as 12 × n, where ‘n’ represents any whole number (0, 1, 2, 3,…). So, we can summarize that:

Multiple of a number = Number × Any whole number

For example, multiplying 12 × 1 will give us 12 as the product. Multiples of 12 will be larger or equal to 12.

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List of First 20 Multiples of 12

Multiples of 12 include the products of 12 and an integer. Multiples of 12 are divisible by 12 evenly. The first few multiples of 12 are given below:

TABLE OF 12 (1-10)
12 x 1 = 12	12 x 6 = 72
12 x 2 = 24	12 x 7 = 84
12 x 3 = 36	12 x 8 = 96
12 x 4 = 48	12 x 9 = 108
12 x 5 = 60	12 x 10 = 120

TABLE OF 12 (11-20)
12 x 11 = 132	12 x 16 = 192
12 x 12 = 144	12 x 17 = 204
12 x 13 = 156	12 x 18 = 216
12 x 14 = 168	12 x 19 = 228
12 x 15 = 180	12 x 20 = 240

Now, we know the first few multiples of 12. They are 0, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120,...

Operations with Multiples of 12

Understanding the multiples of 12 helps solve mathematical problems and boost our multiplication and division skills. When working with multiples of 12, we apply them to different mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Sum of First 5 Multiples of 12:

12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 are the first five multiples of 12. When multiplying 12 from 1 to 5 we get these numbers as the products.

So, the sum of these multiples is:

12 + 24 + 36 + 48 + 60 = 180

When we add the first 5 multiples of 12, the answer will be 180.

Subtraction of First 5 Multiples of 12:

While we do subtraction, it improves our comprehension of how the value decreases when each multiple is subtracted from the previous one. 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 are the first five multiples of 12. So, let us calculate it as given below:

12 - 24 = -12
-12 - 36 = -48
-48 - 48 = -96
-96 - 60 = -156

Hence, the result of subtracting the first 5 multiples of 12 is -156.

Average of First 5 Multiples of 12:

To calculate the average, we need to identify the sum of the first 5 multiples of 12, and then divide it by the count, i.e., 5. Because there are 5 multiples presented in the calculation. Averaging helps us to understand the concepts of central tendencies and other values. We know the sum of the first 5 multiples of 12 is 180.

12 + 24 + 36 + 48 + 60 = 180

Next, divide the sum by 5:

180 ÷ 5 = 36

36 is the average of the first 5 multiples of 12.

Product of First 5 Multiples of 12:

The product of given numbers is the result of multiplying all of them together. Here, the first 5 multiples of 12 include 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60. Now, the product of these numbers is:

12 × 24 × 36 × 48 × 60 = 29,937,792

The product of the first 5 multiples of 12 is 29,937,792.

Division of First 5 Multiples of 12:

While we perform division, we get to know how many times 12 can fit into each of the given multiples. 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 are the first 5 multiples of 12.

12 ÷ 12 = 1
24 ÷ 12 = 2
36 ÷ 12 = 3
48 ÷ 12 = 4
60 ÷ 12 = 5

The results of dividing the first 5 multiples of 12 are: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

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Multiples of 12 Examples

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Problem 1

Emma is organizing a charity marathon where participants run in groups. Each group consists of 12 runners. If the marathon is held over 5 weekends, and each weekend 12 new groups join, how many runners will participate in total?

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Problem 2

Liam is setting up a series of art exhibitions. Each exhibition displays the number of paintings equal to the first three multiples of 12. How many paintings are displayed in total across the three exhibitions?

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Problem 3

In a music school, there are 12 practice rooms. Each room is occupied by 12 students during a music session. How many students are present in total during each session?

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Problem 4

Leo is arranging his collection of toy cars. He places them in rows of 12. If he has 6 rows of toy cars, how many toy cars does he have in total?

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Problem 5

Sophia is stacking boxes in her store. She stacks 12 boxes in the first stack, 24 boxes in the second stack, and 36 boxes in the third stack. How many boxes are there in total?

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FAQs on Multiples of 12

1.How do you find the multiples of 12?

2.What is the LCM of 9 and 12?

3.What are the real-life applications of Multiples of 12?

4.Are multiples of 12 finite or infinite?

5.Is there any odd multiple of 12?

Important Glossaries for Multiples of 12

Multiple: A multiple represents the product of a number that may be multiplied by an integer. For example, multiples of 12 include 12, 24, 36, 48, etc.

Number pattern: This refers to how numbers are listed. It should follow a certain sequence. Multiples of 12 are the numbers that consist of the number pattern of 12.

Even number: An even number refers to any number that can be divisible by 2 without leaving any remainder. The last digits of even numbers are 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8. All multiples of 12 are even numbers.

Divisor: It refers to any number by which another number can be divided without leaving any remainder. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12 are the divisors of 12.

Least Common Multiple (LCM): The smallest multiple that is common between two or more numbers. For example, the LCM of 9 and 12 is 36.

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