Prime factorization of 15128

Prime factorization of 15128:

By prime factorization of 15128 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 15128 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 15128 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

15128
prime factors	number to factorize
2	7564
2	3782
2	1891
31	61
61	1

Prime factorization of 15128 = 1×2×2×2×31×61= $ 1 × 2^3 × 31 × 61 $