Prime Factorization of 2,856
Answer
2,856 = 23 × 3 × 7 × 17
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,856 | 2 | 1,428 |
| 2 | 1,428 | 2 | 714 |
| 3 | 714 | 2 | 357 |
| 4 | 357 | 3 | 119 |
| 5 | 119 | 7 | 17 |
| 6 | 17 | 17 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 2,856 are: 2, 3, 7, 17
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 2,856 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 2,856
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 3, 7, 17
- Final expression: 23 × 3 × 7 × 17