common factor

(mathematics) A number that can be divided into two different numbers, without leaving a remainder.

Japanese Meaning

公約数

To simplify the fraction 18/24, you need to identify a common factor of 18 and 24.

分数18/24を約分するには、18と24の公約数を見つける必要があります。

Sense（1）

(mathematics) A number that can be divided into two different numbers, without leaving a remainder.

common factors

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