Prime factorization of 4012

Prime factorization of 4012:

By prime factorization of 4012 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 4012 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 4012 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

4012
prime factors	number to factorize
2	2006
2	1003
17	59
59	1

Prime factorization of 4012 = 1×2×2×17×59= $ 1 × 2^2 × 17 × 59 $