Prime factorization of 3380

Prime factorization of 3380:

By prime factorization of 3380 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 3380 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 3380 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

3380
prime factors	number to factorize
2	1690
2	845
5	169
13	13
13	1

Prime factorization of 3380 = 1×2×2×5×13×13= $ 1 × 2^2 × 5 × 13^2 $