Find the Prime Factorization 56

Problem

56

Solution

1. Identify the smallest prime number that divides the given number, which is 2 since 56 is even.

2. Divide 56 by 2 to get 28

3. Divide 28 by 2 again to get 14

4. Divide 14 by 2 again to get 7

5. Identify that 7 is a prime number, so the process is complete.

6. Write the product of all the prime factors found.

Final Answer

56=2⋅7

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