I can multiply and divide, with ease I glide. Though unseen I may seem, I help numbers abide. What am I?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider something that links numbers together.
Answer
A common factor
Explanation
A common factor is a number that divides two or more numbers evenly.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A common factor.
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