Question

24 is a common factor of 96 and n. Given that n is less than 96, find the largest possible value of n. (Complete a question in image)

Answer 1

Answer: 72

Notice that 96 = 24*4, showing 24 is a factor of 96.

If we replace that second "4" with the next integer down, then we have 24*3 = 72

We can then say a common factor of 72 and 96 is 24. In fact, it's the largest common factor, aka GCF or GCD.