Factorization

To decompose a number in prime factors (factorization) we divide by 2, so many times as possible, then by 3, 5, 7, etcetera, until we reach 1 in the quotient.

Example:

Exercise: decompose in prime factors: 540, 1960 and 10800

Solutions: 540 = 2²·3⁴·5; 1960 = 2³·5·7²; 10800 = 2⁴·3³·5²