A multiple of a number is the result of multiplying that number by any whole number. The multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12, 16, and so on, continuing without end. Every number is a multiple of itself and of 1.
Math Dictionary / Multiple
Multiple
A multiple is the product of a number and a whole number.
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What it means
Multiples are numbers you get by skip-counting.
Also called: skip-count value
Examples
| Multiples of 5 include 5, 10, 15, 20 |
| 18 is a multiple of 6 |
| 0 is a multiple of every whole number |
Common mistake
A multiple is usually larger than or equal to the number, while a factor divides the number.
Try one
Question: Is 28 a multiple of 7?
Show answer
Yes, because 7 x 4 = 28.