Multiples Calculator

Understanding Multiples

What are Multiples?

Multiples are the products of a number and an integer. In other words, when you multiply a number by whole numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.), you get its multiples.

Formula for Multiples

The general formula for finding multiples is:

\[M_n = a \times n\]

Where:

• \(M_n\) is the nth multiple
• \(a\) is the number we're finding multiples of
• \(n\) is a positive integer (1, 2, 3, ...)

Calculation Steps

Let's find the first 5 multiples of 7:

1. Identify the number: \(a = 7\)
2. Calculate multiples:
   • \(M_1 = 7 \times 1 = 7\)
   • \(M_2 = 7 \times 2 = 14\)
   • \(M_3 = 7 \times 3 = 21\)
   • \(M_4 = 7 \times 4 = 28\)
   • \(M_5 = 7 \times 5 = 35\)

Example and Visual Representation

This diagram illustrates the first 5 multiples of 7.