what is prime factorization? explain and give some examples
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Prime factorization is defined as a way of finding the prime factors of a number, such that the original number is evenly divisible by these factors. ... For example, the prime factors of 126 will be 2, 3 and 7 as 2 × 3 × 3 × 7 = 126 and 2, 3, 7 are prime numbers.
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Step-by-step explanation:
step 1 - divide the given number by the smallest prime number . in this case , the smallest prime number should divide the number exactly
step 2 - Again, divide the. quotient by the smallest prime number.
step 3 - repeat the process , until the quotient becomes 1
step 4- finally multiply all the prime factors
for example, the prime factors of 126 will be 2,3 and 7 as 2×3×3×7= 126 and 2,3 and 7 are prime numbers
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