Prime Factors of 493

Steps to find Prime Factors of 493 by Division Method

To find the primefactors of 493 using the division method, follow these steps:

• Step 1. Start dividing 493 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 493, which is 17. Divide 493 by 17 to obtain the quotient (29).
  493 ÷ 17 = 29
• Step 3. Repeat step 1 with the obtained quotient (29).
  29 ÷ 29 = 1

So, the prime factorization of 493 is, 493 = 17 x 29.

Steps to find Prime Factors of 493 by Factor Tree Method

We can follow the same procedure using the factor tree of 493 as shown below:

So, the prime factorization of 493 is, 493 = 17 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 493 are 17 x 29.

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 493 but not a prime factor of 493.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which is the smallest prime factor of 493?

  Smallest prime factor of 493 is 17.

• Is 493 a perfect square?

  No 493 is not a perfect square.

• What is the prime factorization of 493?

  Prime factorization of 493 is 17 x 29.

• What are the factors of 493?

  Factors of 493 are 1 , 17 , 29 , 493.

• What is prime factorization of 493 in exponential form?

  Prime factorization of 493 in exponential form is 17 x 29.

• Is 493 a prime number or a composite number?

  493 is a composite number.

• Is 493 a prime number?

  false, 493 is not a prime number.

• How to find prime factorization of 493 easily?

  To find prime factorization of 493 easily you can refer to the steps given on this page step by step.

• Which is the largest prime factors of 493?

  The largest prime factor of 493 is 29.