Prime factorization of 27999

Prime factorization of 27999:

By prime factorization of 27999 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 27999 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 27999 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

27999
prime factors	number to factorize
3	9333
3	3111
3	1037
17	61
61	1

Prime factorization of 27999 = 1×3×3×3×17×61= $ 1 × 3^3 × 17 × 61 $