Steps to find Prime Factors of 6468 by Division Method

To find the primefactors of 6468 using the division method, follow these steps:

  • Step 1. Start dividing 6468 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 6468, which is 2. Divide 6468 by 2 to obtain the quotient (3234).
    6468 ÷ 2 = 3234
  • Step 3. Repeat step 1 with the obtained quotient (3234).
    3234 ÷ 2 = 1617
    1617 ÷ 3 = 539
    539 ÷ 7 = 77
    77 ÷ 7 = 11
    11 ÷ 11 = 1

So, the prime factorization of 6468 is, 6468 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 7 x 11.

Steps to find Prime Factors of 6468 by Factor Tree Method

We can follow the same procedure using the factor tree of 6468 as shown below:

So, the prime factorization of 6468 is, 6468 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 7 x 11.

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 6468 are 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 7 x 11.

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 6468 but not a prime factor of 6468.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the smallest prime factor of 6468?

    Smallest prime factor of 6468 is 2.

  • What is the prime factorization of 6468?

    Prime factorization of 6468 is 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 7 x 11.

  • What are the factors of 6468?

    Factors of 6468 are 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 , 11 , 12 , 14 , 21 , 22 , 28 , 33 , 42 , 44 , 49 , 66 , 77 , 84 , 98 , 132 , 147 , 154 , 196 , 231 , 294 , 308 , 462 , 539 , 588 , 924 , 1078 , 1617 , 2156 , 3234 , 6468.

  • Is 6468 a prime number or a composite number?

    6468 is a composite number.

  • Is 6468 a prime number?

    false, 6468 is not a prime number.

  • Which is the largest prime factors of 6468?

    The largest prime factor of 6468 is 11.

  • What is the sum of all prime factors of 6468?

    Prime factors of 6468 are 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 7 x 11. Therefore, their sum is 32.

  • What numbers are the prime factors of 6468?

    Prime factors of 6468 are 2 , 2 , 3 , 7 , 7 , 11.

  • What is the sum of all odd prime factors of 6468?

    Prime factors of 6468 are 2 , 2 , 3 , 7 , 7 , 11, out of which 3 , 7 , 7 , 11 are odd numbers. So, the sum of odd prime factors of 6468 is 3 + 7 + 7 + 11 = 28.