Prime factorization of 1276

Prime factorization of 1276:

By prime factorization of 1276 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 1276 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 1276 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

1276
prime factors	number to factorize
2	638
2	319
11	29
29	1

Prime factorization of 1276 = 1×2×2×11×29= $ 1 × 2^2 × 11 × 29 $