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Question

Find the prime factorization of number 48.

Answer

The prime factorization of 48 is:

$$ 48 = 2\cdot2\cdot2\cdot2\cdot3 $$

Which is the same as :

$$ 48 = 2^{4}\cdot3 $$

Explanation

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

48 can be written as 2 × 24.
  • 48
    • 2
    • 24
24 can be written as 2 × 12.
  • 48
    • 2
    • 24
      • 12
      • 2
12 can be written as 2 × 6.
  • 48
    • 2
    • 24
      • 12
        • 2
        • 6
      • 2
6 can be written as 2 × 3.
  • 48
    • 2
    • 24
      • 12
        • 2
        • 6
          • 3
          • 2
      • 2
The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 48.
  • 48
    • 2
    • 24
      • 12
        • 2
        • 6
          • 3
          • 2
      • 2
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