Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 140,481,833?
A:
Positive:
1 x 1404818333023 x 46471
Negative:
-1 x -140481833-3023 x -46471
A:
Positive:
1 x 1404818333023 x 46471
Negative:
-1 x -140481833-3023 x -46471
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 140,481,833, 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 | 140,481,833 | |
-1 | -140,481,833 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 140,481,833.
Example:
1 x 140,481,833 = 140,481,833
and
-1 x -140,481,833 = 140,481,833
Notice both answers equal 140,481,833
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 140,481,833 and divide it by 2:
140,481,833 ÷ 2 = 70,240,916.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 70,240,916.5 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 | 140,481,833 | |
-1 | -140,481,833 |
Now, we try dividing 140,481,833 by 3:
140,481,833 ÷ 3 = 46,827,277.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 46,827,277.6667 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 | 140,481,833 | |
-1 | -140,481,833 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
140,481,833 ÷ 4 = 35,120,458.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 35,120,458.25 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 | 140,481,833 | |
-1 | 140,481,833 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 3,023 | 46,471 | 140,481,833 |
-1 | -3,023 | -46,471 | -140,481,833 |
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