Prime Factorization of 5,980
Answer
5,980 = 22 × 5 × 13 × 23
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5,980 | 2 | 2,990 |
| 2 | 2,990 | 2 | 1,495 |
| 3 | 1,495 | 5 | 299 |
| 4 | 299 | 13 | 23 |
| 5 | 23 | 23 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 5,980 are: 2, 5, 13, 23
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 5,980 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 5,980
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 5, 13, 23
- Final expression: 22 × 5 × 13 × 23