Prime factorization of 16383

Prime factorization of 16383:

By prime factorization of 16383 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 16383 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 16383 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

16383
prime factors	number to factorize
3	5461
43	127
127	1

Prime factorization of 16383 = 1×3×43×127= $ 1 × 3 × 43 × 127 $