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GCF of 6 and 35

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The GCF is the largest number that can divide two or more numbers without leaving any remainder. GCF is used to share items equally, to group or arrange items, and schedule events. In this topic, we will learn about the GCF of 6 and 35.

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What is the GCF of 6 and 35?

The greatest common factor of 6 and 35 is 1. The largest divisor of two or more numbers is called the GCF of the number. If two numbers are co-prime, they have no common factors other than 1, so their GCF is 1. The GCF of two numbers cannot be negative because divisors are always positive.

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How to find the GCF of 6 and 35?

To find the GCF of 6 and 35, a few methods are described below -

 

- Listing Factors

- Prime Factorization

- Long Division Method / by Euclidean Algorithm

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GCF of 6 and 35 by Using Listing of factors

Steps to find the GCF of 6 and 35 using the listing of factors:

 

Step 1: Firstly, list the factors of each number

Factors of 6 = 1, 2, 3, 6.

Factors of 35 = 1, 5, 7, 35.

 

Step 2: Now, identify the common factors of them Common factors of 6 and 35: 1.

 

Step 3: Choose the largest factor

The largest factor that both numbers have is 1.

The GCF of 6 and 35 is 1.

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GCF of 6 and 35 Using Prime Factorization

To find the GCF of 6 and 35 using the Prime Factorization Method, follow these steps:

 

Step 1: Find the prime factors of each number

Prime Factors of 6: 6 = 2 x 3

Prime Factors of 35: 35 = 5 x 7

 

Step 2: Now, identify the common prime factors

There are no common prime factors.

 

Step 3: Since there are no common prime factors, the GCF is 1.

The Greatest Common Factor of 6 and 35 is 1.

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GCF of 6 and 35 Using Division Method or Euclidean Algorithm Method

Find the GCF of 6 and 35 using the division method or Euclidean Algorithm Method. Follow these steps:

 

Step 1: First, divide the larger number by the smaller number

Here, divide 35 by 6 35 ÷ 6 = 5 (quotient),

The remainder is calculated as 35 − (6×5) = 5

The remainder is 5, not zero, so continue the process

 

Step 2: Now divide the previous divisor (6) by the previous remainder (5)

Divide 6 by 5 6 ÷ 5 = 1 (quotient), remainder = 6 − (5×1) = 1

The remainder is 1, not zero, so continue the process

 

Step 3: Now divide the previous divisor (5) by the previous remainder (1)

Divide 5 by 1 5 ÷ 1 = 5 (quotient), remainder = 5 − (1×5) = 0

The remainder is zero, so the divisor will become the GCF.

The GCF of 6 and 35 is 1.

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in GCF of 6 and 35

Finding the GCF of 6 and 35 looks simple, but students often make mistakes while calculating the GCF. Here are some common mistakes to be avoided by the students.

Mistake 1

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Listing Incorrect Factors

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Students may sometimes list incorrect factors.

 

For example, while listing factors of 6, students may mention 4 which is incorrect. To avoid this, students should carefully divide the number and list the factors correctly.

Mistake 2

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Choosing the wrong common factor

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Students may sometimes select the smallest common factor instead of the largest one. To avoid this confusion, students should list all the common factors and find the greatest one.

Mistake 3

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Forgetting to include 1 as a factor

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Sometimes students may forget 1 as a common factor of the numbers. However, it does not affect the GCF, but it tells about the incomplete understanding of the factors. Students should include 1 as a factor.

Mistake 4

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Using Multiples instead of factors

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Students confuse factors with multiples. In that confusion, sometimes they may write multiples instead of factors. To avoid this confusion, students should know the definitions of multiples and factors clearly.

Mistake 5

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Assuming GCF is always more than 1

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Students may assume that the GCF of two numbers is always more than 1. But this is not true; the GCF can be 1, especially for co-prime numbers. To avoid this, students should focus on common factors rather than assumptions about the GCF being more than 1.

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Greatest Common Factor of 6 and 35 Examples

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Problem 1

A park is being designed with a jogging track that is 6 meters wide and a walking path that is 35 meters wide. The designer wants to divide both paths into equal sections for landscaping, using the largest possible section length. What should be the length of each section?

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We should find the GCF of 6 and 35 GCF of 6 and 35 is 1.

There are 1-meter equal sections. 6 ÷ 1 = 6

35 ÷ 1 = 35

Each section will be 1 meter long.

Explanation

As the GCF of 6 and 35 is 1, the paths can be divided into 1-meter sections without any leftover.

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Problem 2

A chef wants to use 6 eggs and 35 grams of flour to make the maximum number of identical batches of a recipe. What is the largest number of batches possible?

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GCF of 6 and 35 is 1.

So, each batch will use 1 egg and 1 gram of flour.

Explanation

The GCF of 6 eggs and 35 grams of flour is 1, so the chef can make 1 batch using 1 egg and 1 gram of flour per batch.

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Problem 3

A farmer has 6 apple trees and 35 orange trees. He wants to plant them in rows with the same total number of trees in each row. What is the largest number of trees per row?

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For calculating the largest equal number of trees per row, we have to calculate the GCF of 6 and 35, which is 1.

Each row will have 1 tree.

Explanation

For organizing the trees, the GCF of 6 apple trees and 35 orange trees is 1. This means each row will have 1 tree.

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Problem 4

A carpenter has two wooden rods, one 6 cm long and the other 35 cm long. He wants to cut them into the longest possible equal pieces, without any wood left over. What should be the length of each piece?

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The carpenter needs the longest piece of wood GCF of 6 and 35 is 1.

The longest length of each piece is 1 cm.

Explanation

To find the longest length of each piece of the two wooden rods, 6 cm and 35 cm, respectively, we have to find the GCF of 6 and 35, which is 1 cm. The longest length of each piece is 1 cm.

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Problem 5

If the GCF of 6 and ‘b’ is 1, and the LCM is 210. Find ‘b’.

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The value of ‘b’ is 35.

Explanation

GCF x LCM = product of the numbers 1 × 210 = 6 × b

210 = 6b

b = 210 ÷ 6 = 35

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FAQs on the Greatest Common Factor of 6 and 35

1.What is the LCM of 6 and 35?

The LCM of 6 and 35 is 210.

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2.Is 6 divisible by 2?

Yes, 6 is divisible by 2 because it is an even number.

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3.What will be the GCF of any two prime numbers?

The common factor of prime numbers is 1 and the number itself. Since 1 is the only common factor of any two prime numbers, it is said to be the GCF of any two prime numbers.

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4.What is the prime factorization of 35?

The prime factorization of 35 is 5 x 7.

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5.Are 6 and 35 prime numbers?

No, 6 and 35 are not prime numbers because both of them have more than two factors.

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6.How can children in United States use numbers in everyday life to understand GCF of 6 and 35?

Numbers appear everywhere—from counting money to measuring ingredients. Kids in United States see how GCF of 6 and 35 helps solve real problems, making numbers meaningful beyond the classroom.

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7.What are some fun ways kids in United States can practice GCF of 6 and 35 with numbers?

Games like board games, sports scoring, or even cooking help children in United States use numbers naturally. These activities make practicing GCF of 6 and 35 enjoyable and connected to their world.

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8.What role do numbers and GCF of 6 and 35 play in helping children in United States develop problem-solving skills?

Working with numbers through GCF of 6 and 35 sharpens reasoning and critical thinking, preparing kids in United States for challenges inside and outside the classroom.

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9.How can families in United States create number-rich environments to improve GCF of 6 and 35 skills?

Families can include counting chores, measuring recipes, or budgeting allowances, helping children connect numbers and GCF of 6 and 35 with everyday activities.

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Important Glossaries for GCF of 6 and 35

  • Factors: Factors are numbers that divide the target number completely. For example, the factors of 6 are 1, 2, 3, and 6.

     
  • Co-prime: Two numbers are co-prime if their GCF is 1. For example, 6 and 35 are co-prime.

     
  • Prime Factors: These are the factors of a number that are prime numbers and divide the given number completely. For example, the prime factors of 6 are 2 and 3.

     
  • Remainder: The value left after division when the number cannot be divided evenly. For example, when 6 is divided by 4, the remainder is 2 and the quotient is 1.

     
  • LCM: The smallest common multiple of two or more numbers is termed LCM. For example, the LCM of 6 and 35 is 210.
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Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.

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