Prime Factorization of 21

"Prime Factorization" Calculator
Prime Factors of

What is the Prime Factorization of 21?

Answer

Prime Factors of 21:
3, 7

21 = 3 × 7 · composite · 4 factors

Division ladder

213
77
1

Left: what is left; right: the smallest prime that divides it; 1 at the bottom.

Second way — factor tree
2137

See Also

FAQ

What is the Prime Factorization of 21?

Prime Factors of 21: 3, 7

How many prime factors does 21 have?

Number 21 has 2 prime factors, all different.

How can you check the prime factorization of 21?

Multiply the factors back together: 3 × 7 = 21. Every factor is prime, so nothing splits any further and this decomposition is the only one that exists.