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