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    Question Gcf

    Hi everyone
    I am reading a C++ book and mention using Greatest Common Factor GCF , does anyone have any idea on how to use it and why it required with example please.

    many thanks

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    15, 24

    prime factors of 15: 3, 5
    prime factors of 24: 2, 3,
    GCF = 3

    It has nothing to do with C++.
    Last edited by 7stud; 02-15-2006 at 11:06 AM.

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