Prime factorization of 51888

Prime factorization of 51888:

By prime factorization of 51888 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 51888 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 51888 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

51888
prime factors	number to factorize
2	25944
2	12972
2	6486
2	3243
3	1081
23	47
47	1

Prime factorization of 51888 = 1×2×2×2×2×3×23×47= $ 1 × 2^4 × 3 × 23 × 47 $