Prime Factorization of 156
Answer
156 = 22 × 3 × 13
Step by Step Solution
Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 156 | 2 | 78 |
2 | 78 | 2 | 39 |
3 | 39 | 3 | 13 |
4 | 13 | 13 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 156 are: 2, 3, 13
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 156 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 156
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 3, 13
- Final expression: 22 × 3 × 13