Steps to find Prime Factors of 15428 by Division Method

To find the primefactors of 15428 using the division method, follow these steps:

  • Step 1. Start dividing 15428 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 15428, which is 2. Divide 15428 by 2 to obtain the quotient (7714).
    15428 ÷ 2 = 7714
  • Step 3. Repeat step 1 with the obtained quotient (7714).
    7714 ÷ 2 = 3857
    3857 ÷ 7 = 551
    551 ÷ 19 = 29
    29 ÷ 29 = 1

So, the prime factorization of 15428 is, 15428 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 19 x 29.

Steps to find Prime Factors of 15428 by Factor Tree Method

We can follow the same procedure using the factor tree of 15428 as shown below:

So, the prime factorization of 15428 is, 15428 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 19 x 29.

What does Prime factor in mathematics mean?

Prime numbers, in mathematics are all those whole numbers greater than 1 having exactly two divisors that is 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 15428 are 2 x 2 x 7 x 19 x 29.

Properties of Prime Factors

  • For any given number there is one and only one set of unique prime factors.
  • Any number can have only 1 even prime factor and that is number 2.
  • Two prime factors are always coprime to each other.
  • 1 is the factor of any given number, but 1 is neither a prime number nor a composite number. So, 1 is the factor of 15428 but not a prime factor of 15428.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the smallest prime factor of 15428?

    Smallest prime factor of 15428 is 2.

  • What is the prime factorization of 15428?

    Prime factorization of 15428 is 2 x 2 x 7 x 19 x 29.

  • What are the factors of 15428?

    Factors of 15428 are 1 , 2 , 4 , 7 , 14 , 19 , 28 , 29 , 38 , 58 , 76 , 116 , 133 , 203 , 266 , 406 , 532 , 551 , 812 , 1102 , 2204 , 3857 , 7714 , 15428.

  • Is 15428 a prime number or a composite number?

    15428 is a composite number.

  • Is 15428 a prime number?

    false, 15428 is not a prime number.

  • Which is the largest prime factors of 15428?

    The largest prime factor of 15428 is 29.

  • What is the sum of all prime factors of 15428?

    Prime factors of 15428 are 2 x 2 x 7 x 19 x 29. Therefore, their sum is 59.

  • What numbers are the prime factors of 15428?

    Prime factors of 15428 are 2 , 2 , 7 , 19 , 29.

  • What is the sum of all odd prime factors of 15428?

    Prime factors of 15428 are 2 , 2 , 7 , 19 , 29, out of which 7 , 19 , 29 are odd numbers. So, the sum of odd prime factors of 15428 is 7 + 19 + 29 = 55.