Factor (mathematics)

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In mathematics, a factor is something that divides a given quantity (number) without a remainder. In other words, if the operation A divided by B results in an integer, then A is a factor of B. Else, A is not a factor of B.

For example, 2 is a factor of 6 because 6/2 = {3 \over 1}, which is an integer.

However, 4 is not a factor of 6 because 6 / 4 = {3 \over 2}, which is not an integer.