Prime factorization of 42876

Prime factorization of 42876:

By prime factorization of 42876 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 42876 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 42876 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

42876
prime factors	number to factorize
2	21438
2	10719
3	3573
3	1191
3	397
397	1

Prime factorization of 42876 = 1×2×2×3×3×3×397= $ 1 × 2^2 × 3^3 × 397 $