Prime factorization of 12156

Prime factorization of 12156:

By prime factorization of 12156 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 12156 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 12156 by the smallest possible prime factor
3. We write down on the left side of the table the prime factor and next number to factorize on the ride side
4. We continue to factor in this fashion (we deal with odd numbers by trying small prime factors)
5. We continue until we reach 1 on the ride side of the table

12156
prime factors	number to factorize
2	6078
2	3039
3	1013
1013	1

Prime factorization of 12156 = 1×2×2×3×1013= $ 1 × 2^2 × 3 × 1013 $