Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 53,363?
A:
Positive:
1 x 5336317 x 313943 x 124173 x 731
Negative:
-1 x -53363-17 x -3139-43 x -1241-73 x -731
A:
Positive:
1 x 5336317 x 313943 x 124173 x 731
Negative:
-1 x -53363-17 x -3139-43 x -1241-73 x -731
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 53,363, 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 | 53,363 | |
-1 | -53,363 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 53,363.
Example:
1 x 53,363 = 53,363
and
-1 x -53,363 = 53,363
Notice both answers equal 53,363
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 53,363 and divide it by 2:
53,363 ÷ 2 = 26,681.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 26,681.5 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 | 53,363 | |
-1 | -53,363 |
Now, we try dividing 53,363 by 3:
53,363 ÷ 3 = 17,787.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 17,787.6667 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 | 53,363 | |
-1 | -53,363 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
53,363 ÷ 4 = 13,340.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 13,340.75 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 | 53,363 | |
-1 | 53,363 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 17 | 43 | 73 | 731 | 1,241 | 3,139 | 53,363 |
-1 | -17 | -43 | -73 | -731 | -1,241 | -3,139 | -53,363 |
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