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Question

Find the prime factorization of number 476.

Answer

The prime factorization of 476 is:

$$ 476 = 2\cdot2\cdot7\cdot17 $$

Which is the same as :

$$ 476 = 2^{2}\cdot7\cdot17 $$

Explanation

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

476 can be written as 2 × 238.
  • 476
    • 2
    • 238
238 can be written as 2 × 119.
  • 476
    • 2
    • 238
      • 119
      • 2
119 can be written as 7 × 17.
  • 476
    • 2
    • 238
      • 119
        • 7
        • 17
      • 2
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 476.
  • 476
    • 2
    • 238
      • 119
        • 7
        • 17
      • 2
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