Shumësoret

Shumësoret is a term used in Albanian mathematics to refer to multiples of a number. A multiple of a number is the product of that number and any integer. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, and so on, as well as 0, -3, -6, etc. The set of multiples of a number 'n' can be represented as {n * k | k is an integer}.

In elementary mathematics, shumësoret often refers specifically to the positive multiples of a number. When discussing the relationship between two or more numbers, the concepts of common multiples and least common multiple (LCM) are introduced. A common multiple of two or more integers is an integer that is a multiple of each of them. The least common multiple is the smallest positive common multiple. For instance, the common multiples of 4 and 6 are 12, 24, 36, and so on. The least common multiple of 4 and 6 is 12.

The concept of shumësoret is fundamental in number theory and has applications in various areas of mathematics, including arithmetic, algebra, and number factorization. Understanding multiples is crucial for operations such as finding common denominators when adding or subtracting fractions, simplifying fractions, and solving problems involving divisibility. The term is a direct translation of "multiples" and is used consistently within the Albanian educational system.