Usually means: Factor shared by multiple numbers.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (common factor)

▸ noun:  (mathematics) A number that can divide two different numbers, without leaving a remainder.

Similar:
common divisor, common measure, common multiple, common denominator, multiple, measure, cofactor, least common multiple, divisor, prime factor, more...

Types:
1. Prime factor, more...

Phrases:
highest common factor, greatest common factor, more...

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Similar:
common divisor, common measure, common multiple, common denominator, multiple, measure, cofactor, least common multiple, divisor, prime factor, more...

Types:
1. Prime factor, more...

Phrases:
highest common factor, greatest common factor, more...



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