Prime factorization of 12556

Prime factorization of 12556:

By prime factorization of 12556 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 12556 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 12556 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

12556
prime factors	number to factorize
2	6278
2	3139
43	73
73	1

Prime factorization of 12556 = 1×2×2×43×73= $ 1 × 2^2 × 43 × 73 $