Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 48,073,877?
A:
Positive:
1 x 48073877479 x 100363
Negative:
-1 x -48073877-479 x -100363
A:
Positive:
1 x 48073877479 x 100363
Negative:
-1 x -48073877-479 x -100363
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 48,073,877, 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 | 48,073,877 | |
-1 | -48,073,877 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 48,073,877.
Example:
1 x 48,073,877 = 48,073,877
and
-1 x -48,073,877 = 48,073,877
Notice both answers equal 48,073,877
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 48,073,877 and divide it by 2:
48,073,877 ÷ 2 = 24,036,938.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 24,036,938.5 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 | 48,073,877 | |
-1 | -48,073,877 |
Now, we try dividing 48,073,877 by 3:
48,073,877 ÷ 3 = 16,024,625.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 16,024,625.6667 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 | 48,073,877 | |
-1 | -48,073,877 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
48,073,877 ÷ 4 = 12,018,469.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 12,018,469.25 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 | 48,073,877 | |
-1 | 48,073,877 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 479 | 100,363 | 48,073,877 |
-1 | -479 | -100,363 | -48,073,877 |
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