1. Steps to find factors of 1851 using Division Method

Example: Find factors of 1851

  • Divide 1851 by 1: 1851 ÷ 1 : Remainder = 0
  • Divide 1851 by 3: 1851 ÷ 3 : Remainder = 0
  • Divide 1851 by 617: 1851 ÷ 617 : Remainder = 0
  • Divide 1851 by 1851: 1851 ÷ 1851 : Remainder = 0

Hence, Factors of 1851 are 1, 3, 617, and 1851

2. Steps to find factors of 1851 using Prime Factorization

A prime number is a number that has exactly two factors, 1 and the number itself. Prime factorization of a number means breaking down of the number into the form of products of its prime factors.

There are two different methods that can be used for the prime factorization.

Method 1: Division Method

To find the primefactors of 1851 using the division method, follow these steps:

  • Step 1. Start dividing 1851 by the smallest prime number, i.e., 2, 3, 5, and so on. Find the smallest prime factor of the number.
  • Step 2. After finding the smallest prime factor of the number 1851, which is 3. Divide 1851 by 3 to obtain the quotient (617).
    1851 ÷ 3 = 617
  • Step 3. Repeat step 1 with the obtained quotient (617).
    617 ÷ 617 = 1

So, the prime factorization of 1851 is, 1851 = 3 x 617.

Method 2: Factor Tree Method

We can follow the same procedure using the factor tree of 1851 as shown below:

So, the prime factorization of 1851 is, 1851 = 3 x 617.

3. Find factors of 1851 in Pairs

Pair factors of a number are any two numbers which, which on multiplying together, give that number as a result. The pair factors of 1851 would be the two numbers which, when multiplied, give 1851 as the result.

The following table represents the calculation of factors of 1851 in pairs:

Factor Pair Pair Factorization
1 and 1851 1 x 1851 = 1851
3 and 617 3 x 617 = 1851

Since the product of two negative numbers gives a positive number, the product of the negative values of both the numbers in a pair factor will also give 1851. They are called negative pair factors.

Hence, the negative pairs of 1851 would be ( -1 , -1851 ) , ( -3 , -617 ) .

How can we define factors?

In mathematics a factor is a number which divides into another without leaving any remainder. Or we can say, any two numbers that multiply to give a product are both factors of that product. It can be both positive or negative.

Properties of factors

  • Every number is a factor of zero (0), since 1851 x 0 = 0.
  • Every number other than 1 has at least two factors, namely the number itself and 1.
  • Every factor of a number is an exact divisor of that number, example 1, 3, 617, 1851 are exact divisors of 1851.
  • Factors of 1851 are 1, 3, 617, 1851. Each factor divides 1851 without leaving a remainder.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do you find factors of a negative number? ( eg. -1851 )?

    Factors of -1851 are -1, -3, -617, -1851.

  • What is the sum of all factors of 1851?

    The sum of all factors of 1851 is 2472.

  • What is prime factorization of 1851?

    Prime factorization of 1851 is 3 x 617.

  • What are the pair factors of 1851?

    Pair factors of 1851 are (1,1851), (3,617).

  • What are six multiples of 1851?

    First five multiples of 1851 are 3702, 5553, 7404, 9255, 11106, 12957.

  • Is 1851 a whole number?

    Yes 1851 is a whole number.

  • Which is the smallest prime factor of 1851?

    Smallest prime factor of 1851 is 3.

  • What are five multiples of 1851?

    First five multiples of 1851 are 3702, 5553, 7404, 9255, 11106.

  • Write all factors of 1851?

    Factors of 1851 are 1, 3, 617, 1851.

Examples of Factors

Joey wants to write all the prime factors of 1851 in exponential form, but he doesn't know how to do so can you assist him in this task?

Prime factors of 1851 are 3, 617.
So in exponential form it can be written as 3 x 617.

How many factors are there for 1851?

Factors of 1851 are 1, 3, 617, 1851.
So there are in total 4 factors.

Kevin has been asked to write 3 factor(s) of 1851. Can you predict the answer?

3 factor(s) of 1851 are 1, 3, 617.

Sammy is puzzled while calculating the prime factors of 1851. Can you help him find them?

Factors of 1851 are 1, 3, 617, 1851.
Prime factors of 1851 are 3, 617

What is prime factorization of 1851?

Prime factorization of 1851 is 3 x 617 = 3 x 617.

Ariel has been assigned the task to find the product of all the prime factors of 1851. Can you help her?

Prime factors of 1851 are 3, 617.
Hence, the product of prime factors of 1851.

Can you help Rubel to find out the product of the even factors of 1851?

Factors of 1851 are 1, 3, 617, 1851.
Even factors of 1851 are 0.
Hence, product of even factors of 1851 is; 0 = 0.