The prime factorization of 238 is:
$$ 238 = 2\cdot7\cdot17 $$Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
238 can be written as 2 × 119. |
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119 can be written as 7 × 17. |
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The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 238. |
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