Prime Factorization of 10

What is the Prime Factorization of 10?

Answer: Prime Factors of 10: 2, 5

Explanation of number 10 Prime Factorization

Prime Factorization of 10 it is expressing 10 as the product of prime factors. In other words it is finding which prime numbers should be multiplied together to make 10.

Since number 10 is a Composite number (not Prime) we can do its Prime Factorization.

To get a list of all Prime Factors of 10, we have to iteratively divide 10 by the smallest prime number possible until the result equals 1.

Here is the complete solution of finding Prime Factors of 10:

The smallest Prime Number which can divide 10 without a remainder is 2. So the first calculation step would look like:

10 ÷ 2 = 5

Now we repeat this action until the result equals 1:

5 ÷ 5 = 1

Now we have all the Prime Factors for number 10. It is: 2, 5

Prime Factor Tree of 10

We may also express the prime factorization of 10 as a Factor Tree:

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This calculator will perform a Prime Factorization of any given number and will show all its Prime Factors. For example, it can help you find out what is the Prime Factorization of 10? (The answer is: 2, 5). Pick the number for factorization (e.g. '10'). After that hit the 'Calculate' button.
Prime factors are the positive integers having only two factors - 1 and the number itself

Prime Factorization Table

NumberPrime Factors
1
2
3
22
5
2, 3
7
23
32
2, 5
11
22 × 3
13
2, 7
3, 5
24
17
2 × 32
19
22 × 5
3, 7
2, 11
23
23 × 3
52
2, 13
33
22 × 7
29
2, 3, 5

FAQ

What is the Prime Factorization of 10?

Prime Factors of 10: 2, 5

How many prime factors does 10 have?

Number 10 has 2 Prime Factors