Prime factorization of 6996

Prime factorization of 6996:

By prime factorization of 6996 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 6996 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 6996 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

6996
prime factors	number to factorize
2	3498
2	1749
3	583
11	53
53	1

Prime factorization of 6996 = 1×2×2×3×11×53= $ 1 × 2^2 × 3 × 11 × 53 $