The prime factorization of 236 is:
$$ 236 = 2\cdot2\cdot59 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 236 = 2^{2}\cdot59 $$Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
236 can be written as 2 × 118. |
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118 can be written as 2 × 59. |
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The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 236. |
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