Why is it important to find the GCF first when factoring?

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Leach

14 March, 20:56

Why is it important to find the GCF first when factoring?

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Kaia Vincent · Answer 1

The greatest common factor, GCF, is the largest number (expression) that divides exactly into two or more numbers (expressions). The greatest common factor will prove to be an important value. The first step in every factoring problem is to determine and factor out the greatest common factor.

Cael Atkins · Answer 2

Answer: The GCF is important to reduce fractions to their lowest terms