Prime factorization of 5060

Prime factorization of 5060:

By prime factorization of 5060 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 5060 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 5060 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

5060
prime factors	number to factorize
2	2530
2	1265
5	253
11	23
23	1

Prime factorization of 5060 = 1×2×2×5×11×23= $ 1 × 2^2 × 5 × 11 × 23 $