Question

the prime factorization of 56 is

Explanation:

Step1: Divide 56 by smallest prime

$56\div2 = 28$

Step2: Divide 28 by 2 again

$28\div2=14$

Step3: Divide 14 by 2 once more

$14\div2 = 7$

Step4: 7 is a prime number

Since 7 is prime, we stop.

Answer:

$2\times2\times2\times7$