Prime factorization of 18446

Prime factorization of 18446:

By prime factorization of 18446 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 18446 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 18446 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

18446
prime factors	number to factorize
2	9223
23	401
401	1

Prime factorization of 18446 = 1×2×23×401= $ 1 × 2 × 23 × 401 $