Prime Factorization of 5,256
Answer
5,256 = 23 × 32 × 73
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5,256 | 2 | 2,628 |
| 2 | 2,628 | 2 | 1,314 |
| 3 | 1,314 | 2 | 657 |
| 4 | 657 | 3 | 219 |
| 5 | 219 | 3 | 73 |
| 6 | 73 | 73 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 5,256 are: 2, 3, 73
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 5,256 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 5,256
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 3, 73
- Final expression: 23 × 32 × 73