Prime factorization of 12617

Prime factorization of 12617:

By prime factorization of 12617 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 12617 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 12617 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

12617
prime factors	number to factorize
11	1147
31	37
37	1

Prime factorization of 12617 = 1×11×31×37= $ 1 × 11 × 31 × 37 $