Prime factorization of 9964

Prime factorization of 9964:

By prime factorization of 9964 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 9964 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 9964 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

9964
prime factors	number to factorize
2	4982
2	2491
47	53
53	1

Prime factorization of 9964 = 1×2×2×47×53= $ 1 × 2^2 × 47 × 53 $