What is greatest common factor and how do you find it?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 10/17/2024

Greatest common factor (GCM) is the largest number that divides into 2 or more numbers. For example: The GCM for 12 and 18 is 6. There are many ways to find the GCM. Here are ways you can find the GCM:

Inverted Division
List out all the factors of both of the numbers

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∙ 12y ago

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