Prime factorization of 1356

Prime factorization of 1356:

By prime factorization of 1356 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 1356 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 1356 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

1356
prime factors	number to factorize
2	678
2	339
3	113
113	1

Prime factorization of 1356 = 1×2×2×3×113= $ 1 × 2^2 × 3 × 113 $