Because numbers larger than the number aren't factors of it.
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The largest factor of any number is the number itself.
The question does not make any sense at all because72 is not an odd number72 is not the largest factor of 720
The greatest factor of any number is the number itself. The second greatest factor of any even number is half the number. The second greatest factor of any composite number is the number divided by its smallest prime factor. The second greatest factor of any prime number is 1.
First, let's list the factors of 72, although it may seem tedious, it might be useful until you get the hang of it.1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72.*Please Note*: That you may skip the step above if you need to.Second, the largest factor of any number is extremely simple. It's always the number itself.Example: Find the largest factor of 1337.It's a no-brainer. The largest factor is undoubtedly 1337, the number itself.Similarly, the largest factor of 72 is...well... 72.
1 is a factor of any number.