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<p>The GCF is the largest number that can divide two or more numbers without leaving any remainder. GCF is used to share items equally, to group or arrange items, and schedule events. In this topic, we will learn about the GCF of 24 and 6.</p>
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<p>The GCF is the largest number that can divide two or more numbers without leaving any remainder. GCF is used to share items equally, to group or arrange items, and schedule events. In this topic, we will learn about the GCF of 24 and 6.</p>
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<h2>What is the GCF of 24 and 6?</h2>
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<h2>What is the GCF of 24 and 6?</h2>
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<p>The<a>greatest common factor</a><a>of</a>24 and 6 is 6. The largest<a>divisor</a>of two or more<a>numbers</a>is called the GCF of the numbers.</p>
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<p>The<a>greatest common factor</a><a>of</a>24 and 6 is 6. The largest<a>divisor</a>of two or more<a>numbers</a>is called the GCF of the numbers.</p>
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<p>If two numbers are co-prime, they have no common factors other than 1, so their GCF is 1. The GCF of two numbers cannot be negative because divisors are always positive.</p>
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<p>If two numbers are co-prime, they have no common factors other than 1, so their GCF is 1. The GCF of two numbers cannot be negative because divisors are always positive.</p>
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<h2>How to find the GCF of 24 and 6?</h2>
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<h2>How to find the GCF of 24 and 6?</h2>
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<p>To find the GCF of 24 and 6, a few methods are described below:</p>
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<p>To find the GCF of 24 and 6, a few methods are described below:</p>
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<ol><li>Listing Factors</li>
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<ol><li>Listing Factors</li>
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<li>Prime Factorization</li>
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<li>Prime Factorization</li>
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<li>Long Division Method / by Euclidean Algorithm</li>
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<li>Long Division Method / by Euclidean Algorithm</li>
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</ol><h2>GCF of 24 and 6 by Using Listing of Factors</h2>
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</ol><h2>GCF of 24 and 6 by Using Listing of Factors</h2>
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<p>Steps to find the GCF of 24 and 6 using the listing of<a>factors</a>:</p>
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<p>Steps to find the GCF of 24 and 6 using the listing of<a>factors</a>:</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Firstly, list the factors of each number. Factors of 24 = 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24. Factors of 6 = 1, 2, 3, 6.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Firstly, list the factors of each number. Factors of 24 = 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24. Factors of 6 = 1, 2, 3, 6.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Now, identify the<a>common factors</a>of them. Common factors of 24 and 6: 1, 2, 3, 6.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Now, identify the<a>common factors</a>of them. Common factors of 24 and 6: 1, 2, 3, 6.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Choose the largest factor. The largest factor that both numbers have is 6. The GCF of 24 and 6 is 6.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Choose the largest factor. The largest factor that both numbers have is 6. The GCF of 24 and 6 is 6.</p>
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<h2>GCF of 24 and 6 Using Prime Factorization</h2>
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<h2>GCF of 24 and 6 Using Prime Factorization</h2>
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<p>To find the GCF of 24 and 6 using the Prime Factorization Method, follow these steps:</p>
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<p>To find the GCF of 24 and 6 using the Prime Factorization Method, follow these steps:</p>
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<p>Step 1: Find the<a>prime factors</a>of each number. Prime Factors of 24: 24 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 2³ x 3 Prime Factors of 6: 6 = 2 x 3 = 2¹ x 3 Step 2: Now, identify the common prime factors. The common prime factors are: 2 x 3 = 2¹ x 3 Step 3: Multiply the common prime factors. 2¹ x 3 = 2 x 3 = 6. The Greatest Common Factor of 24 and 6 is 6.</p>
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<p>Step 1: Find the<a>prime factors</a>of each number. Prime Factors of 24: 24 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 2³ x 3 Prime Factors of 6: 6 = 2 x 3 = 2¹ x 3 Step 2: Now, identify the common prime factors. The common prime factors are: 2 x 3 = 2¹ x 3 Step 3: Multiply the common prime factors. 2¹ x 3 = 2 x 3 = 6. The Greatest Common Factor of 24 and 6 is 6.</p>
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<h2>GCF of 24 and 6 Using Division Method or Euclidean Algorithm Method</h2>
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<h2>GCF of 24 and 6 Using Division Method or Euclidean Algorithm Method</h2>
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<p>Find the GCF of 24 and 6 using the<a>division</a>method or Euclidean Algorithm Method. Follow these steps: Step 1: First, divide the larger number by the smaller number. Here, divide 24 by 6. 24 ÷ 6 = 4 (<a>quotient</a>), The<a>remainder</a>is calculated as 24 - (6 x 4) = 0. The remainder is zero, so the divisor is the GCF. The GCF of 24 and 6 is 6.</p>
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<p>Find the GCF of 24 and 6 using the<a>division</a>method or Euclidean Algorithm Method. Follow these steps: Step 1: First, divide the larger number by the smaller number. Here, divide 24 by 6. 24 ÷ 6 = 4 (<a>quotient</a>), The<a>remainder</a>is calculated as 24 - (6 x 4) = 0. The remainder is zero, so the divisor is the GCF. The GCF of 24 and 6 is 6.</p>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in GCF of 24 and 6</h2>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in GCF of 24 and 6</h2>
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<p>Finding the GCF of 24 and 6 looks simple, but students often make mistakes while calculating the GCF. Here are some common mistakes to be avoided by the students.</p>
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<p>Finding the GCF of 24 and 6 looks simple, but students often make mistakes while calculating the GCF. Here are some common mistakes to be avoided by the students.</p>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<p>A teacher has 24 apples and 6 oranges. She wants to group them into equal sets, with the largest number of items in each group. How many items will be in each group?</p>
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<p>A teacher has 24 apples and 6 oranges. She wants to group them into equal sets, with the largest number of items in each group. How many items will be in each group?</p>
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<p>We should find the GCF of 24 and 6. The GCF of 24 and 6 is 6. There are 6 equal groups. 24 ÷ 6 = 4 6 ÷ 6 = 1 There will be 6 groups, and each group gets 4 apples and 1 orange.</p>
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<p>We should find the GCF of 24 and 6. The GCF of 24 and 6 is 6. There are 6 equal groups. 24 ÷ 6 = 4 6 ÷ 6 = 1 There will be 6 groups, and each group gets 4 apples and 1 orange.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>As the GCF of 24 and 6 is 6, the teacher can make 6 groups. Now divide 24 and 6 by 6. Each group gets 4 apples and 1 orange.</p>
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<p>As the GCF of 24 and 6 is 6, the teacher can make 6 groups. Now divide 24 and 6 by 6. Each group gets 4 apples and 1 orange.</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>A school has 24 red markers and 6 blue markers. They want to arrange them in rows with the same number of markers in each row, using the largest possible number of markers per row. How many markers will be in each row?</p>
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<p>A school has 24 red markers and 6 blue markers. They want to arrange them in rows with the same number of markers in each row, using the largest possible number of markers per row. How many markers will be in each row?</p>
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<p>The GCF of 24 and 6 is 6. So each row will have 6 markers.</p>
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<p>The GCF of 24 and 6 is 6. So each row will have 6 markers.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>There are 24 red and 6 blue markers. To find the total number of markers in each row, we should find the GCF of 24 and 6. There will be 6 markers in each row.</p>
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<p>There are 24 red and 6 blue markers. To find the total number of markers in each row, we should find the GCF of 24 and 6. There will be 6 markers in each row.</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>A decorator has 24 meters of red fabric and 6 meters of blue fabric. She wants to cut both fabrics into pieces of equal length, using the longest possible length. What should be the length of each piece?</p>
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<p>A decorator has 24 meters of red fabric and 6 meters of blue fabric. She wants to cut both fabrics into pieces of equal length, using the longest possible length. What should be the length of each piece?</p>
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<p>For calculating the longest equal length, we have to calculate the GCF of 24 and 6. The GCF of 24 and 6 is 6. The fabric pieces are 6 meters long.</p>
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<p>For calculating the longest equal length, we have to calculate the GCF of 24 and 6. The GCF of 24 and 6 is 6. The fabric pieces are 6 meters long.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To calculate the longest length of the fabric pieces, first we need to calculate the GCF of 24 and 6, which is 6. The length of each piece of fabric will be 6 meters.</p>
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<p>To calculate the longest length of the fabric pieces, first we need to calculate the GCF of 24 and 6, which is 6. The length of each piece of fabric will be 6 meters.</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>A carpenter has two wooden planks, one 24 cm long and the other 6 cm long. He wants to cut them into the longest possible equal pieces, without any wood left over. What should be the length of each piece?</p>
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<p>A carpenter has two wooden planks, one 24 cm long and the other 6 cm long. He wants to cut them into the longest possible equal pieces, without any wood left over. What should be the length of each piece?</p>
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<p>The carpenter needs the longest piece of wood. The GCF of 24 and 6 is 6. The longest length of each piece is 6 cm.</p>
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<p>The carpenter needs the longest piece of wood. The GCF of 24 and 6 is 6. The longest length of each piece is 6 cm.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the longest length of each piece of the two wooden planks, 24 cm and 6 cm, respectively, we have to find the GCF of 24 and 6, which is 6 cm. The longest length of each piece is 6 cm.</p>
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<p>To find the longest length of each piece of the two wooden planks, 24 cm and 6 cm, respectively, we have to find the GCF of 24 and 6, which is 6 cm. The longest length of each piece is 6 cm.</p>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<p>If the GCF of 24 and ‘b’ is 6, and the LCM is 24, find ‘b’.</p>
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<p>If the GCF of 24 and ‘b’ is 6, and the LCM is 24, find ‘b’.</p>
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<p>The value of ‘b’ is 6.</p>
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<p>The value of ‘b’ is 6.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>GCF x LCM = product of the numbers 6 x 24 = 24 x b 144 = 24b b = 144 ÷ 24 = 6</p>
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<p>GCF x LCM = product of the numbers 6 x 24 = 24 x b 144 = 24b b = 144 ÷ 24 = 6</p>
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<h2>FAQs on the Greatest Common Factor of 24 and 6</h2>
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<h2>FAQs on the Greatest Common Factor of 24 and 6</h2>
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<h3>1.What is the LCM of 24 and 6?</h3>
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<h3>1.What is the LCM of 24 and 6?</h3>
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<p>The LCM of 24 and 6 is 24.</p>
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<p>The LCM of 24 and 6 is 24.</p>
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<h3>2.Is 24 divisible by 3?</h3>
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<h3>2.Is 24 divisible by 3?</h3>
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<p>Yes, 24 is divisible by 3 because the<a>sum</a>of its digits (2 + 4) equals 6, which is divisible by 3.</p>
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<p>Yes, 24 is divisible by 3 because the<a>sum</a>of its digits (2 + 4) equals 6, which is divisible by 3.</p>
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<h3>3.What will be the GCF of any two prime numbers?</h3>
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<h3>3.What will be the GCF of any two prime numbers?</h3>
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<p>The common factor of<a>prime numbers</a>is 1 and the number itself. Since 1 is the only common factor of any two prime numbers, it is the GCF of any two prime numbers.</p>
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<p>The common factor of<a>prime numbers</a>is 1 and the number itself. Since 1 is the only common factor of any two prime numbers, it is the GCF of any two prime numbers.</p>
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<h3>4.What is the prime factorization of 6?</h3>
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<h3>4.What is the prime factorization of 6?</h3>
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<p>The prime factorization of 6 is 2 x 3.</p>
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<p>The prime factorization of 6 is 2 x 3.</p>
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<h3>5.Are 24 and 6 prime numbers?</h3>
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<h3>5.Are 24 and 6 prime numbers?</h3>
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<p>No, 24 and 6 are not prime numbers because both of them have more than two factors.</p>
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<p>No, 24 and 6 are not prime numbers because both of them have more than two factors.</p>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for GCF of 24 and 6</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for GCF of 24 and 6</h2>
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<p>Factors: Factors are numbers that divide the target number completely. For example, the factors of 6 are 1, 2, 3, and 6. Multiple: Multiples are the products we get by multiplying a given number by another. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and so on. Prime Factors: These are the factors of a number that are prime numbers and divide the given number completely. For example, the prime factors of 24 are 2 and 3. Remainder: The value left after division when the number cannot be divided evenly. For example, when 10 is divided by 3, the remainder is 1, and the quotient is 3. LCM: The smallest common multiple of two or more numbers is termed as LCM. For example, the LCM of 24 and 6 is 24. GCF: The largest factor that commonly divides two or more numbers. For example, the GCF of 8 and 12 will be 4, as it is their largest common factor that divides the numbers completely.</p>
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<p>Factors: Factors are numbers that divide the target number completely. For example, the factors of 6 are 1, 2, 3, and 6. Multiple: Multiples are the products we get by multiplying a given number by another. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and so on. Prime Factors: These are the factors of a number that are prime numbers and divide the given number completely. For example, the prime factors of 24 are 2 and 3. Remainder: The value left after division when the number cannot be divided evenly. For example, when 10 is divided by 3, the remainder is 1, and the quotient is 3. LCM: The smallest common multiple of two or more numbers is termed as LCM. For example, the LCM of 24 and 6 is 24. GCF: The largest factor that commonly divides two or more numbers. For example, the GCF of 8 and 12 will be 4, as it is their largest common factor that divides the numbers completely.</p>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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