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Common factor
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a number that divides exactly into two or more given numbers without leaving a remainder
common factor
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Example
The numbers 8 and 12 have common factors of 1, 2, and 4.
The common factors of 12 and 18 include 1, 2, 3, and 6.
The common factor of 15 and 25 is 5.
To simplify an expression, look for the common factor of the terms.
Finding common factors is crucial in reducing fractions to their simplest form.
