Math Calculators, Lessons and Formulas

It is time to solve your math problem

mathportal.org

◀ back to index

Question

Find the prime factorization of number 60.

Answer

The prime factorization of 60 is:

Which is the same as :

Explanation

Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.

60 can be written as 10 × 6.
  • 60
    • 10
    • 6
10 can be written as 2 × 5.
  • 60
    • 10
      • 5
      • 2
    • 6
6 can be written as 2 × 3.
  • 60
    • 10
      • 5
      • 2
    • 6
      • 2
      • 3
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 60.
  • 60
    • 10
      • 5
      • 2
    • 6
      • 2
      • 3
This page was created using
Prime factorization calculator