Find the prime factorization of number 556.
Answer
The prime factorization of 556 is:
$$ 556 = 2\cdot2\cdot139 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 556 = 2^{2}\cdot139 $$Explanation
Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
| 556 can be written as 2 × 278. |
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| 278 can be written as 2 × 139. |
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| The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 556. |
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