Steps to find Prime Factors of 142857 by Division Method

To find the primefactors of 142857 using the division method, follow these steps:

  • Step 1. Start dividing 142857 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 142857, which is 3. Divide 142857 by 3 to obtain the quotient (47619).
    142857 ÷ 3 = 47619
  • Step 3. Repeat step 1 with the obtained quotient (47619).
    47619 ÷ 3 = 15873
    15873 ÷ 3 = 5291
    5291 ÷ 11 = 481
    481 ÷ 13 = 37
    37 ÷ 37 = 1

So, the prime factorization of 142857 is, 142857 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 13 x 37.

Steps to find Prime Factors of 142857 by Factor Tree Method

We can follow the same procedure using the factor tree of 142857 as shown below:

So, the prime factorization of 142857 is, 142857 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 13 x 37.

How do you define Prime Factors of a number?

Prime numbers, in mathematics are all those natural numbers greater than 1 that have exactly 2 factors which are 1 and the number itself. When we express any number as the product of these prime numbers than these prime numbers become prime factors of that number. Eg- Prime Factors of 142857 are 3 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 13 x 37.

Properties of Prime Factors

  • Prime factors are the set of factors that are unique to the number given.
  • 2 is the only even prime factor any number can have.
  • Two prime factors are always coprime to each other.
  • 1 is neither a prime number nor a composite number and also 1 is the factor of every given number. So, 1 is the factor of 142857 but not a prime factor of 142857.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the smallest prime factor of 142857?

    Smallest prime factor of 142857 is 3.

  • What is the prime factorization of 142857?

    Prime factorization of 142857 is 3 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 13 x 37.

  • What is prime factorization of 142857 in exponential form?

    Prime factorization of 142857 in exponential form is 33 x 11 x 13 x 37.

  • Is 142857 a prime number or a composite number?

    142857 is a composite number.

  • Is 142857 a prime number?

    false, 142857 is not a prime number.

  • How to find prime factorization of 142857 easily?

    To find prime factorization of 142857 easily you can refer to the steps given on this page step by step.

  • Which is the largest prime factors of 142857?

    The largest prime factor of 142857 is 37.

  • What is the product of all prime factors of 142857?

    Prime factors of 142857 are 3 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 13 x 37. Therefore, their product is 142857.

  • What is the sum of all odd prime factors of 142857?

    Prime factors of 142857 are 3 , 3 , 3 , 11 , 13 , 37, out of which 3 , 3 , 3 , 11 , 13 , 37 are odd numbers. So, the sum of odd prime factors of 142857 is 3 + 3 + 3 + 11 + 13 + 37 = 70.