Prime factorization of 3344

Prime factorization of 3344:

By prime factorization of 3344 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 3344 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 3344 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

3344
prime factors	number to factorize
2	1672
2	836
2	418
2	209
11	19
19	1

Prime factorization of 3344 = 1×2×2×2×2×11×19= $ 1 × 2^4 × 11 × 19 $