Maths & numbers
Prime factorisation
Break a whole number into its prime factors.
A clear answer. Here’s how.
Uses trial division up to the square root, removing each discovered factor before continuing. Supports whole numbers from 2 to one trillion.
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Worked example
A fixed demonstration, separate from the values you enter above.
- Whole number to factor
- 360
Example result
2^3 × 3^2 × 5