Steps to find Prime Factors of 15246 by Division Method

To find the primefactors of 15246 using the division method, follow these steps:

  • Step 1. Start dividing 15246 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 15246, which is 2. Divide 15246 by 2 to obtain the quotient (7623).
    15246 ÷ 2 = 7623
  • Step 3. Repeat step 1 with the obtained quotient (7623).
    7623 ÷ 3 = 2541
    2541 ÷ 3 = 847
    847 ÷ 7 = 121
    121 ÷ 11 = 11
    11 ÷ 11 = 1

So, the prime factorization of 15246 is, 15246 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 11.

Steps to find Prime Factors of 15246 by Factor Tree Method

We can follow the same procedure using the factor tree of 15246 as shown below:

So, the prime factorization of 15246 is, 15246 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 11.

Introduction to Prime Factors?

In mathematics, prime numbers are defined as all those natural numbers greater than 1 that has only two divisors one being number 1 and the other being the number itself. When we express any number as the products of these prime numbers than these prime numbers become prime factors of that number. Eg- Prime Factors of 15246 are 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 11.

Properties of Prime Factors

  • Two prime factors of a given number are always coprime to each other.
  • 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 15246 but not a prime factor of 15246.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the smallest prime factor of 15246?

    Smallest prime factor of 15246 is 2.

  • Is 15246 a perfect square?

    No 15246 is not a perfect square.

  • What is the prime factorization of 15246?

    Prime factorization of 15246 is 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 11.

  • What are the factors of 15246?

    Factors of 15246 are 1 , 2 , 3 , 6 , 7 , 9 , 11 , 14 , 18 , 21 , 22 , 33 , 42 , 63 , 66 , 77 , 99 , 121 , 126 , 154 , 198 , 231 , 242 , 363 , 462 , 693 , 726 , 847 , 1089 , 1386 , 1694 , 2178 , 2541 , 5082 , 7623 , 15246.

  • What is the product of all prime factors of 15246?

    Prime factors of 15246 are 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 11. Therefore, their product is 15246.

  • What numbers are the prime factors of 15246?

    Prime factors of 15246 are 2 , 3 , 3 , 7 , 11 , 11.

  • What is the sum of all odd prime factors of 15246?

    Prime factors of 15246 are 2 , 3 , 3 , 7 , 11 , 11, out of which 3 , 3 , 7 , 11 , 11 are odd numbers. So, the sum of odd prime factors of 15246 is 3 + 3 + 7 + 11 + 11 = 35.

  • Is there any even prime factor of 15246?

    Yes there is a even prime factor of 15246.

  • What is the product of all odd prime factors of 15246?

    Prime factors of 15246 are 2 , 3 , 3 , 7 , 11 , 11, out of which 3 , 3 , 7 , 11 , 11 are odd numbers. So, the product of odd prime factors of 15246 is 3 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 11 = 7623.