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#1 2010-01-06 13:57:32
- starr
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gcf
what is the easiest way to find the Greatest Common Factor for large 3 digit number:(
#2 2010-01-06 14:12:49
- bobbym
- bumpkin
- From: Bumpkinland
- Registered: 2009-04-12
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Re: gcf
Hi starr;
One of the best and oldest ideas is Euclids algorithm. This page will give you some good info:
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