Prime factorization of 5080

Prime factorization of 5080:

By prime factorization of 5080 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 5080 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 5080 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

5080
prime factors	number to factorize
2	2540
2	1270
2	635
5	127
127	1

Prime factorization of 5080 = 1×2×2×2×5×127= $ 1 × 2^3 × 5 × 127 $