Prime factorization of 3016

Prime factorization of 3016:

By prime factorization of 3016 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 3016 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 3016 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

3016
prime factors	number to factorize
2	1508
2	754
2	377
13	29
29	1

Prime factorization of 3016 = 1×2×2×2×13×29= $ 1 × 2^3 × 13 × 29 $