Prime factorization of 53760

Prime factorization of 53760:

By prime factorization of 53760 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 53760 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 53760 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

53760
prime factors	number to factorize
2	26880
2	13440
2	6720
2	3360
2	1680
2	840
2	420
2	210
2	105
3	35
5	7
7	1

Prime factorization of 53760 = 1×2×2×2×2×2×2×2×2×2×3×5×7= $ 1 × 2^9 × 3 × 5 × 7 $