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What is the prime factorization of 6?
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To calculate the prime factors of 6 enter a number in the field below and press decompose:
Answer to the Factorization of 6
The factorization of 6 is equal to 2 × 3 . We find these factors by successively dividing 6 by the prime numbers until we obtain the prime factors.
Factor Tree of 6
The prime factor tree of 6 is an illustration that shows how the number 6 is decomposed into its fundamental prime factors, as 2, 3 and 5. This visual representation helps you understand the underlying structure of the number and how it is formed from smaller prime numbers.
Look at the following tree:
| 6 | |||||||||
| 2 | 3 | ||||||||
Steps to Factor the Number 6
1. Division by Smaller Prime Numbers:
Start by dividing the number 6 by the smallest prime numbers, starting with the smallest prime, which is 2.
6 ÷ 2 = 3
2. Obtaining Prime Factors:
Now, the numbers by which you divided 6 and got integer results are the prime factors of 6. In this case, we have 2 and 3.
3. Factorization Expression:
Write the factorization of the number 6 using its prime factors. The full factorization of 6 is:
6 = 2 × 3
These steps show how the number 6 can be factored into its prime components, which is helpful in understanding its structure and mathematical properties.
