What's the difference between common factors and GCD?

Common factors are all the numbers that divide evenly into all given numbers. The GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) is the largest of these common factors. For example, common factors of 12 and 18 are 1, 2, 3, 6, and the GCD is 6.

Do all numbers have common factors?

Yes, any set of numbers will always have at least one common factor: 1. If 1 is the only common factor, the numbers are called relatively prime or coprime.

How do I find common factors of fractions?

For fractions, find common factors of the numerators and denominators separately. This helps in simplifying fractions and finding equivalent fractions with common denominators.

Can negative numbers have common factors?

Yes, but we typically consider only positive common factors. The common factors of -12 and 18 are the same as those of 12 and 18: 1, 2, 3, 6.

Common Factor Calculator – Find Shared Factors

Find all common factors of two or more numbers. Identify shared divisors and understand factor relationships between numbers.

Common Factor Calculator – Find Shared Factors

Find all common factors of two or more numbers. Identify shared divisors and understand factor relationships between numbers.

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Understanding Common Factors

Common factors are numbers that divide evenly into all given numbers. Finding common factors helps with simplifying fractions, solving problems involving equal groupings, and understanding number relationships.

Applications of Common Factors

Common factors are useful for:

Simplifying fractions to lowest terms
Finding the greatest common divisor (GCD)
Solving problems with equal groupings
Reducing ratios and proportions
Finding common denominators
Organizing objects into equal arrangements

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