Prime factorization of 42742

Prime factorization of 42742:

By prime factorization of 42742 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 42742 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 42742 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

42742
prime factors	number to factorize
2	21371
7	3053
43	71
71	1

Prime factorization of 42742 = 1×2×7×43×71= $ 1 × 2 × 7 × 43 × 71 $