Prime Factorization of 5,238
Answer
5,238 = 2 × 33 × 97
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5,238 | 2 | 2,619 |
| 2 | 2,619 | 3 | 873 |
| 3 | 873 | 3 | 291 |
| 4 | 291 | 3 | 97 |
| 5 | 97 | 97 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 5,238 are: 2, 3, 97
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 5,238 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 5,238
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 3, 97
- Final expression: 2 × 33 × 97