Prime factorization of 2424

Prime factorization of 2424:

By prime factorization of 2424 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 2424 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 2424 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

2424
prime factors	number to factorize
2	1212
2	606
2	303
3	101
101	1

Prime factorization of 2424 = 1×2×2×2×3×101= $ 1 × 2^3 × 3 × 101 $