Prime factorization of 2724

Prime factorization of 2724:

By prime factorization of 2724 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 2724 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 2724 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

2724
prime factors	number to factorize
2	1362
2	681
3	227
227	1

Prime factorization of 2724 = 1×2×2×3×227= $ 1 × 2^2 × 3 × 227 $