Steps to find Prime Factors of 8464 by Division Method

To find the primefactors of 8464 using the division method, follow these steps:

  • Step 1. Start dividing 8464 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 8464, which is 2. Divide 8464 by 2 to obtain the quotient (4232).
    8464 ÷ 2 = 4232
  • Step 3. Repeat step 1 with the obtained quotient (4232).
    4232 ÷ 2 = 2116
    2116 ÷ 2 = 1058
    1058 ÷ 2 = 529
    529 ÷ 23 = 23
    23 ÷ 23 = 1

So, the prime factorization of 8464 is, 8464 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 23 x 23.

Steps to find Prime Factors of 8464 by Factor Tree Method

We can follow the same procedure using the factor tree of 8464 as shown below:

So, the prime factorization of 8464 is, 8464 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 23 x 23.

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 8464 are 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 23 x 23.

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 8464 but not a prime factor of 8464.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the smallest prime factor of 8464?

    Smallest prime factor of 8464 is 2.

  • Is 8464 a perfect square?

    Yes 8464 is a perfect square.

  • What is the prime factorization of 8464?

    Prime factorization of 8464 is 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 23 x 23.

  • What is prime factorization of 8464 in exponential form?

    Prime factorization of 8464 in exponential form is 24 x 232.

  • Is 8464 a prime number or a composite number?

    8464 is a composite number.

  • Which is the largest prime factors of 8464?

    The largest prime factor of 8464 is 23.

  • What is the product of all prime factors of 8464?

    Prime factors of 8464 are 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 23 x 23. Therefore, their product is 8464.

  • What numbers are the prime factors of 8464?

    Prime factors of 8464 are 2 , 2 , 2 , 2 , 23 , 23.

  • Is there any even prime factor of 8464?

    Yes there is a even prime factor of 8464.