Prime Factorization of 2,472
Answer
2,472 = 23 × 3 × 103
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,472 | 2 | 1,236 |
| 2 | 1,236 | 2 | 618 |
| 3 | 618 | 2 | 309 |
| 4 | 309 | 3 | 103 |
| 5 | 103 | 103 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 2,472 are: 2, 3, 103
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 2,472 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 2,472
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 3, 103
- Final expression: 23 × 3 × 103