Prime Factorization of 996

What is the Prime Factorization of 996?

Answer: Prime Factors of 996: 2, 2, 3, 83

or

22 × 3 × 83

Explanation of number 996 Prime Factorization

Prime Factorization of 996 it is expressing 996 as the product of prime factors. In other words it is finding which prime numbers should be multiplied together to make 996.

Since number 996 is a Composite number (not Prime) we can do its Prime Factorization.

To get a list of all Prime Factors of 996, we have to iteratively divide 996 by the smallest prime number possible until the result equals 1.

Here is the complete solution of finding Prime Factors of 996:

The smallest Prime Number which can divide 996 without a remainder is 2. So the first calculation step would look like:

996 ÷ 2 = 498

Now we repeat this action until the result equals 1:

498 ÷ 2 = 249

249 ÷ 3 = 83

83 ÷ 83 = 1

Now we have all the Prime Factors for number 996. It is: 2, 2, 3, 83

Or you may also write it in exponential form: 22 × 3 × 83

Prime Factor Tree of 996

We may also express the prime factorization of 996 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 996? (The answer is: 2, 2, 3, 83). Pick the number for factorization (e.g. '996'). After that hit the 'Calculate' button.
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Prime Factorization Table

NumberPrime Factors
32 × 109
9822, 491
983
98423 × 3 × 41
5, 197
9862, 17, 29
3, 7, 47
22 × 13 × 19
23, 43
2 × 32 × 5 × 11
991
99225 × 31
3, 331
9942, 7, 71
9955, 199
22 × 3 × 83
997
2, 499
33 × 37
23 × 53
7, 11, 13
10022, 3, 167
100317, 59
100422 × 251
3, 5, 67
10062, 503
100719, 53
100824 × 32 × 7
10091009
2, 5, 101

FAQ

What is the Prime Factorization of 996?

Prime Factors of 996: 2, 2, 3, 83

How many prime factors does 996 have?

Number 996 has 4 Prime Factors

What is the Prime Factorization of 996 in exponential form?

The Prime Factorization of the number 996 in the exponential form is: 22 × 3 × 83