Prime Factorization of 640
Answer
640 = 27 × 5
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 640 | 2 | 320 |
| 2 | 320 | 2 | 160 |
| 3 | 160 | 2 | 80 |
| 4 | 80 | 2 | 40 |
| 5 | 40 | 2 | 20 |
| 6 | 20 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
| 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 640 are: 2, 5
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 640 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 640
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 5
- Final expression: 27 × 5