Prime factorization of 1572

Prime factorization of 1572:

By prime factorization of 1572 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 1572 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 1572 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

1572
prime factors	number to factorize
2	786
2	393
3	131
131	1

Prime factorization of 1572 = 1×2×2×3×131= $ 1 × 2^2 × 3 × 131 $