Prime factorization of 32660

Prime factorization of 32660:

By prime factorization of 32660 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 32660 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 32660 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

32660
prime factors	number to factorize
2	16330
2	8165
5	1633
23	71
71	1

Prime factorization of 32660 = 1×2×2×5×23×71= $ 1 × 2^2 × 5 × 23 × 71 $