Prime factorization of 5532

Prime factorization of 5532:

By prime factorization of 5532 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 5532 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 5532 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

5532
prime factors	number to factorize
2	2766
2	1383
3	461
461	1

Prime factorization of 5532 = 1×2×2×3×461= $ 1 × 2^2 × 3 × 461 $