What does the highest common factor mean?

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The highest/greatest common factor in math is the highest integer out of two numbers that share the same or a very similar set of factors.

E.G

12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12

6: 1, 2, 3, 6

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Jasonaburton answered Sep 14, 2023

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