The prime factorization of 356 is:
$$ 356 = 2\cdot2\cdot89 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 356 = 2^{2}\cdot89 $$Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
| 356 can be written as 2 × 178. |
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| 178 can be written as 2 × 89. |
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| The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 356. |
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