Prime factorization of 23958

Prime factorization of 23958:

By prime factorization of 23958 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 23958 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 23958 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

23958
prime factors	number to factorize
2	11979
3	3993
3	1331
11	121
11	11
11	1

Prime factorization of 23958 = 1×2×3×3×11×11×11= $ 1 × 2 × 3^2 × 11^3 $