Prime factorization of 4396

Prime factorization of 4396:

By prime factorization of 4396 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 4396 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 4396 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

4396
prime factors	number to factorize
2	2198
2	1099
7	157
157	1

Prime factorization of 4396 = 1×2×2×7×157= $ 1 × 2^2 × 7 × 157 $