Prime factorization of 62400

Prime factorization of 62400:

By prime factorization of 62400 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 62400 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 62400 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

62400
prime factors	number to factorize
2	31200
2	15600
2	7800
2	3900
2	1950
2	975
3	325
5	65
5	13
13	1

Prime factorization of 62400 = 1×2×2×2×2×2×2×3×5×5×13= $ 1 × 2^6 × 3 × 5^2 × 13 $