Prime factorization of 12996

Prime factorization of 12996:

By prime factorization of 12996 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 12996 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 12996 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

12996
prime factors	number to factorize
2	6498
2	3249
3	1083
3	361
19	19
19	1

Prime factorization of 12996 = 1×2×2×3×3×19×19= $ 1 × 2^2 × 3^2 × 19^2 $