Prime factorization of 2346

Prime factorization of 2346:

By prime factorization of 2346 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 2346 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 2346 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

2346
prime factors	number to factorize
2	1173
3	391
17	23
23	1

Prime factorization of 2346 = 1×2×3×17×23= $ 1 × 2 × 3 × 17 × 23 $