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Multiple - GCSE Maths Definition

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In mathematics, a multiple is a number that you get when you multiply one whole number by another. For example, if you take the number 3 and multiply it by 2, you get 6, which means 6 is a multiple of both 3 and 2.

Think of multiples like steps on a number line that you reach by adding the same number over and over. So, the multiples of 5 would be 5, 10, 15, 20, and so on.

Understanding multiples is important because they help you solve problems related to division, fractions, and finding common multiples of different numbers.

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Dan graduated from the University of Oxford with a First class degree in mathematics. As well as teaching maths for over 8 years, Dan has marked a range of exams for Edexcel, tutored students and taught A Level Accounting. Dan has a keen interest in statistics and probability and their real-life applications.

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