Prime factorization of 3888

Prime factorization of 3888:

By prime factorization of 3888 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 3888 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 3888 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

3888
prime factors	number to factorize
2	1944
2	972
2	486
2	243
3	81
3	27
3	9
3	3
3	1

Prime factorization of 3888 = 1×2×2×2×2×3×3×3×3×3= $ 1 × 2^4 × 3^5 $