Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 1,801,553?
A:
Positive:
1 x 180155313 x 138581
Negative:
-1 x -1801553-13 x -138581
A:
Positive:
1 x 180155313 x 138581
Negative:
-1 x -1801553-13 x -138581
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 1,801,553, 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 | 1,801,553 | |
-1 | -1,801,553 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 1,801,553.
Example:
1 x 1,801,553 = 1,801,553
and
-1 x -1,801,553 = 1,801,553
Notice both answers equal 1,801,553
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 1,801,553 and divide it by 2:
1,801,553 ÷ 2 = 900,776.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 900,776.5 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 | 1,801,553 | |
-1 | -1,801,553 |
Now, we try dividing 1,801,553 by 3:
1,801,553 ÷ 3 = 600,517.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 600,517.6667 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 | 1,801,553 | |
-1 | -1,801,553 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
1,801,553 ÷ 4 = 450,388.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 450,388.25 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 | 1,801,553 | |
-1 | 1,801,553 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 13 | 138,581 | 1,801,553 |
-1 | -13 | -138,581 | -1,801,553 |
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