Prime factorization of 5376

Prime factorization of 5376:

By prime factorization of 5376 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 5376 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 5376 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

5376
prime factors	number to factorize
2	2688
2	1344
2	672
2	336
2	168
2	84
2	42
2	21
3	7
7	1

Prime factorization of 5376 = 1×2×2×2×2×2×2×2×2×3×7= $ 1 × 2^8 × 3 × 7 $