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The only rule is that the GCF has to be equal to or less than the lower number. Since 16 is not the GCF of 16 and 42, the GCF has to be lower than 16.

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Can 16 and 42's greatest common factor be less than 16?

It can be and is.


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Can the greatest common factor of 16and42 be less than 16?

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