Prime factorization of 5656

Prime factorization of 5656:

By prime factorization of 5656 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 5656 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 5656 by the smallest possible prime factor
3. We write down on the left side of the table the prime factor and next number to factorize on the ride side
4. We continue to factor in this fashion (we deal with odd numbers by trying small prime factors)
5. We continue until we reach 1 on the ride side of the table

5656
prime factors	number to factorize
2	2828
2	1414
2	707
7	101
101	1

Prime factorization of 5656 = 1×2×2×2×7×101= $ 1 × 2^3 × 7 × 101 $