Steps to find Prime Factors of 26244 by Division Method

To find the primefactors of 26244 using the division method, follow these steps:

  • Step 1. Start dividing 26244 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 26244, which is 2. Divide 26244 by 2 to obtain the quotient (13122).
    26244 ÷ 2 = 13122
  • Step 3. Repeat step 1 with the obtained quotient (13122).
    13122 ÷ 2 = 6561
    6561 ÷ 3 = 2187
    2187 ÷ 3 = 729
    729 ÷ 3 = 243
    243 ÷ 3 = 81
    81 ÷ 3 = 27
    27 ÷ 3 = 9
    9 ÷ 3 = 3
    3 ÷ 3 = 1

So, the prime factorization of 26244 is, 26244 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3.

Steps to find Prime Factors of 26244 by Factor Tree Method

We can follow the same procedure using the factor tree of 26244 as shown below:

So, the prime factorization of 26244 is, 26244 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3.

What does Prime factor of a number mean?

A prime number in mathematics is defined as any natural number greater than 1, that is not divisible by any number except 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 26244 are 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3.

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 26244 but not a prime factor of 26244.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the smallest prime factor of 26244?

    Smallest prime factor of 26244 is 2.

  • What is the prime factorization of 26244?

    Prime factorization of 26244 is 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3.

  • What are the factors of 26244?

    Factors of 26244 are 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 9 , 12 , 18 , 27 , 36 , 54 , 81 , 108 , 162 , 243 , 324 , 486 , 729 , 972 , 1458 , 2187 , 2916 , 4374 , 6561 , 8748 , 13122 , 26244.

  • Is 26244 a prime number or a composite number?

    26244 is a composite number.

  • Is 26244 a prime number?

    false, 26244 is not a prime number.

  • Which is the largest prime factors of 26244?

    The largest prime factor of 26244 is 3.

  • What is the sum of all prime factors of 26244?

    Prime factors of 26244 are 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3. Therefore, their sum is 28.

  • What numbers are the prime factors of 26244?

    Prime factors of 26244 are 2 , 2 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 3.

  • What is the sum of all odd prime factors of 26244?

    Prime factors of 26244 are 2 , 2 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 3, out of which 3 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 3 , 3 are odd numbers. So, the sum of odd prime factors of 26244 is 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 24.