Prime Factorization

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What is prime factorization?

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Prime factorization is the process of breaking down a number into its prime factors, which are the prime numbers that multiply together to give the original number.

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Find the prime factorization of 60.

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2² • 3 • 5

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Find the prime factorization of 18.

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2 • 3²

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Find the prime factorization of 81.

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3⁴

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?

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The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of each of the numbers.

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Find the LCM of 3 and 4.

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12

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that is not prime, meaning it has more than two positive divisors.

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How do you find the prime factorization of a number?

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To find the prime factorization, divide the number by the smallest prime number until you reach 1, recording the prime factors.

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What is the prime factorization of 30?

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2 • 3 • 5