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Grade 5 maths · AN.2 · Common Denominators

Greatest common factor

The greatest common factor is what you divide by to simplify a fraction.

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  1. What is the greatest common factor of 6 and 4?

    Answer: 2

  2. What is the greatest common factor of 9 and 6?

    Answer: 3

  3. What is the greatest common factor of 8 and 16?

    Answer: 8

Tip: The greatest common factor is what you divide by to simplify a fraction.

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Common Core: 5.NF.A.1

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