Prime factorization of 46656

Prime factorization of 46656:

By prime factorization of 46656 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 46656 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 46656 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

46656
prime factors	number to factorize
2	23328
2	11664
2	5832
2	2916
2	1458
2	729
3	243
3	81
3	27
3	9
3	3
3	1

Prime factorization of 46656 = 1×2×2×2×2×2×2×3×3×3×3×3×3= $ 1 × 2^6 × 3^6 $