Prime Factorization of 6,240
Answer
6,240 = 25 × 3 × 5 × 13
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6,240 | 2 | 3,120 |
| 2 | 3,120 | 2 | 1,560 |
| 3 | 1,560 | 2 | 780 |
| 4 | 780 | 2 | 390 |
| 5 | 390 | 2 | 195 |
| 6 | 195 | 3 | 65 |
| 7 | 65 | 5 | 13 |
| 8 | 13 | 13 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 6,240 are: 2, 3, 5, 13
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 6,240 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 6,240
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 3, 5, 13
- Final expression: 25 × 3 × 5 × 13