Prime factorization of 1284

Prime factorization of 1284:

By prime factorization of 1284 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 1284 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 1284 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

1284
prime factors	number to factorize
2	642
2	321
3	107
107	1

Prime factorization of 1284 = 1×2×2×3×107= $ 1 × 2^2 × 3 × 107 $