Question 1

What is prime factorization?

Accepted Answer

Breaking a number into prime factors. 60 = 2² × 3 × 5. Every number has a unique prime factorization.

Question 2

How do I find prime factorization?

Accepted Answer

Divide by smallest primes repeatedly. 60÷2=30, 30÷2=15, 15÷3=5, 5÷5=1. So 60 = 2×2×3×5.

Question 3

How accurate are these calculations?

Accepted Answer

Our calculator uses double-precision floating-point arithmetic, accurate to about 15-16 significant digits for most calculations.

Question 4

Can I use the result in further calculations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, results are calculated to full precision. You can copy the exact value or use the rounded display depending on your needs.

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