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Can the GCF of a pair of numbers ever equal one of the numbers? Explain how you know

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Answer:

It can

Explanation:

For example, the GCF of 44 and 22 is 22.

User Dallen
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Yes. If one number which is small is the factor of other number, then the GCF will be the smaller number
Eg: 13, 26
13 is the factor of 26. 26= 13*2
So, GCF of 13 and 26 = 13
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