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highest common factor

/ˈhaɪɪst ˈkɒmən ˈfæktə/

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C1formalcommontechnical/ˈhaɪɪst ˈkɒmən ˈfæktə/

The largest positive integer that divides exactly into two or more given numbers without leaving a remainder. Also known as the greatest common divisor (GCD).

  • 🇷🇺Наибольшее положительное целое число, на которое без остатка делятся два или более заданных числа. Также известно как наибольший общий делитель (НОД).
  1. Greatest Common Divisor B2 formal

    The largest positive integer that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

    • The highest common factor of 12 and 18 is 6.
    • To simplify the fraction 8/12, find the highest common factor of 8 and 12, which is 4.
    • Calculating the highest common factor helps in solving many mathematical problems.

    🇷🇺Наибольший общий делитель