Prime Factorization of 2,976
Answer
2,976 = 25 × 3 × 31
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,976 | 2 | 1,488 |
| 2 | 1,488 | 2 | 744 |
| 3 | 744 | 2 | 372 |
| 4 | 372 | 2 | 186 |
| 5 | 186 | 2 | 93 |
| 6 | 93 | 3 | 31 |
| 7 | 31 | 31 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 2,976 are: 2, 3, 31
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 2,976 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 2,976
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 3, 31
- Final expression: 25 × 3 × 31