Prime Factorization Calculator
### Discrete Mathematics & The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic The **Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic** states that every integer $n > 1$ is either a prime number itself or can be uniquely.
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Finding the prime factorization of 360: Decomposes into $2^3 \times 3^2 \times 5^1$, revealing 3 distinct primes (2, 3, 5) and $ = 24$ total divisors.
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Discrete Mathematics & The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic states that every integer n > 1 is either a prime number itself or can be uniquely factored into a product of prime powers, up to the order of the factors.
Core Factorization Equations
- Canonical Prime Form: n = Π_i=1^k p_i^a_i = p_1^a_1 × p_2^a_2 × × p_k^a_k
- Total Number of Divisors Function d(n): d(n) = ·s
- Sum of Divisors σ(n): σ(n) = Π_i=1^k p_i^a_i + 1 - 1p_i - 1
- Euler's Totient Function φ(n): φ(n) = n × Π_i=1^k (1 - (1) / (p_i))
Factor Tree Decomposition Steps (Example: 360)
- Divide by smallest prime 2: 360 ÷ 2 = 180
- Divide by 2 again: 180 ÷ 2 = 90
- Divide by 2 again: 90 ÷ 2 = 45
- Divide by next prime 3: 45 ÷ 3 = 15
- Divide by 3 again: 15 ÷ 3 = 5
- Final prime 5: 5 ÷ 5 = 1
- Assemble exponents: 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 = 2^3 × 3^2 × 5^
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How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Positive Integer to Factorize (e.g. 360) and Factorization Display Format — choose from Exponential Canonical Form (e.g. 2³ × 3² × 5), Expanded Multiplication (e.g. 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5), Comma Separated Primes (e.g. 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 5). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Total Divisors function d(n) = Product of (exp_i + 1)
Worked Example
Finding the prime factorization of 360: Decomposes into 2^3 × 3^2 × 5^1, revealing 3 distinct primes (2, 3, 5) and = 24 total divisors.
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- This calculator applies exact mathematical definitions following conventions established by NIST and international standards bodies.
- Rounding errors accumulate across multi-step calculations. For precision-critical work, maintain extra significant figures through all intermediate steps.
- Many mathematical concepts have multiple valid formulations — if a result seems unexpected, verify which convention or definition applies to your context.
- Dimensional analysis (unit tracking) is the fastest way to catch formula errors. Every term in an equation must have consistent, compatible units.
- Numerical methods used in digital calculators introduce floating-point precision limits (~15 significant digits for IEEE 754 double precision).
- For statistical and probabilistic calculations, always specify whether you are working with population parameters or sample statistics — formulas differ.
- Visualizing a problem geometrically or testing with known boundary values (zero, infinity, negative) reveals hidden errors faster than algebraic checking.
- When in doubt, validate your result against a simplified hand calculation or a published worked example from a textbook or standards document.
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