Prime Factorization of 3,960
Answer
3,960 = 23 × 32 × 5 × 11
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,960 | 2 | 1,980 |
| 2 | 1,980 | 2 | 990 |
| 3 | 990 | 2 | 495 |
| 4 | 495 | 3 | 165 |
| 5 | 165 | 3 | 55 |
| 6 | 55 | 5 | 11 |
| 7 | 11 | 11 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 3,960 are: 2, 3, 5, 11
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 3,960 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 3,960
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 3, 5, 11
- Final expression: 23 × 32 × 5 × 11