Prime factorization of 21232

Prime factorization of 21232:

By prime factorization of 21232 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 21232 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 21232 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

21232
prime factors	number to factorize
2	10616
2	5308
2	2654
2	1327
1327	1

Prime factorization of 21232 = 1×2×2×2×2×1327= $ 1 × 2^4 × 1327 $