Prime factorization of 5712

Prime factorization of 5712:

By prime factorization of 5712 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 5712 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 5712 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

5712
prime factors	number to factorize
2	2856
2	1428
2	714
2	357
3	119
7	17
17	1

Prime factorization of 5712 = 1×2×2×2×2×3×7×17= $ 1 × 2^4 × 3 × 7 × 17 $