Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 1,256,455?
A:
Positive:
1 x 12564555 x 251291
Negative:
-1 x -1256455-5 x -251291
A:
Positive:
1 x 12564555 x 251291
Negative:
-1 x -1256455-5 x -251291
Unfortunately, there's not simple formula to identifying all of the factors of a number and it can be a tedious process when trying to identify the divisors of larger numbers. To find the factor combinations of the number 1,256,455, it is easier to work with a table - it's called factoring from the outside in.
We start by creating a table and writing 1 on the left side and then the number we're trying to find the factors for on the right side in a table. Then, below that, write the numbers as a negative as well.
1 | 1,256,455 | |
-1 | -1,256,455 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 1,256,455.
Example:
1 x 1,256,455 = 1,256,455
and
-1 x -1,256,455 = 1,256,455
Notice both answers equal 1,256,455
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 1,256,455 and divide it by 2:
1,256,455 ÷ 2 = 628,227.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 628,227.5 are factors. In this case, the quotient is not a whole number. Don't write anything down and try the next divisor.
Here is what our table should look like at this step:
1 | 1,256,455 | |
-1 | -1,256,455 |
Now, we try dividing 1,256,455 by 3:
1,256,455 ÷ 3 = 418,818.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 418,818.3333 are factors. In this case, the quotient is not a whole number. Don't write anything down and try the next divisor.
Here is what our table should look like at this step:
1 | 1,256,455 | |
-1 | -1,256,455 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
1,256,455 ÷ 4 = 314,113.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 314,113.75 are factors. In this case, the quotient is not a whole number. Don't write anything down and try the next divisor.
Here is what our table should look like at this step:
1 | 1,256,455 | |
-1 | 1,256,455 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 251,291 | 1,256,455 |
-1 | -5 | -251,291 | -1,256,455 |
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