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Why can the greatest common factor also be called the greatest common divisor?

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∙ 2012-04-07 06:05:15

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Because factors and divisors are the same thing: numbers that divide into a product evenly.

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Why can the greatest common factor be called the greatest common divisor?

Because divisor is a synonym for factor.

Why can the greatest common factor also be called greatest common divisor?

Factor and divisor are synonyms in this context.

Why is the greatest common factor also known as the greatest common divisor?

"Factor" and "Divisor" are synonyms.

Whats the greatest factor shared by two or more numbers?

That's the greatest common factor, or GCF.

What is the greatest common divisor of 22 and 33?

the greatest common divisor or factor is 11

What is another word that relates to common factor?

Divisor is another word for factor. Common divisors are often called common factors, in fact the term GCD or greatest common divisor is the same as GCF which is greatest common factor.

Is the greatest common divisor the same as the greatest common factor?

Yes.

What is the difference of greatest common factor and the greatest common divisor?

No difference.

What is a greatest common divisor?

The greatest common divisor, also called the greatest common factor or GCF, is the largest integer that will divide evenly with no remainder into all the members of a given set of numbers.

What is the greatest common factor divisor of 300 and 700?

The greatest common factor (GCF) is: 100

What is the greatest common factor of 35 and 84?

The greatest common factor (or greatest common divisor) of 35 and 84 is 7.

Is the greatest common factor of a number the same as the greatest common divisor?

Yes

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