Prime factorization of 24642

Prime factorization of 24642:

By prime factorization of 24642 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 24642 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 24642 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

24642
prime factors	number to factorize
2	12321
3	4107
3	1369
37	37
37	1

Prime factorization of 24642 = 1×2×3×3×37×37= $ 1 × 2 × 3^2 × 37^2 $