Prime Factorization of 2,040
Answer
2,040 = 23 × 3 × 5 × 17
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,040 | 2 | 1,020 |
| 2 | 1,020 | 2 | 510 |
| 3 | 510 | 2 | 255 |
| 4 | 255 | 3 | 85 |
| 5 | 85 | 5 | 17 |
| 6 | 17 | 17 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 2,040 are: 2, 3, 5, 17
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 2,040 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 2,040
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 3, 5, 17
- Final expression: 23 × 3 × 5 × 17