Prime factorization of 25857

Prime factorization of 25857:

By prime factorization of 25857 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 25857 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 25857 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

25857
prime factors	number to factorize
3	8619
3	2873
13	221
13	17
17	1

Prime factorization of 25857 = 1×3×3×13×13×17= $ 1 × 3^2 × 13^2 × 17 $