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A machinist is adjusting a CNC tool-path using the precision formula 62412\frac{6 - \sqrt{24}}{12}. After simplifying the radical, the expression is rewritten as 62612\frac{6 - 2\sqrt{6}}{12}. To proceed with the simplification, the machinist must identify and factor out the greatest common numerical factor from both terms in the numerator. The value of this common factor is ____.

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