Prime factorization of 5168

Prime factorization of 5168:

By prime factorization of 5168 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 5168 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 5168 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

5168
prime factors	number to factorize
2	2584
2	1292
2	646
2	323
17	19
19	1

Prime factorization of 5168 = 1×2×2×2×2×17×19= $ 1 × 2^4 × 17 × 19 $