Factor Tree of 238
How to find the Factor Tree of 238
Given number is 238
The factor tree of 238 is as follows:
| 238 | |||||||||
| 2 | 119 | ||||||||
| 7 | 17 | ||||||||
238 = 2 x 119
119 = 7 x 17
If we write into multiples it would be 238 x 2
On splitting 119 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 17 x 7.
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Ways to Find Factors of 238
Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 238. They are splitting numbers and prime factors.
Splitting Numbers
We can divide the number into either of its two factors. In other words, we are looking for the numbers that when multiplied together eqaul 238. Let’s start with 2 x 7 x 17 as it results in 238 on multiplying. We will now find the factors or ancestors of split factors, just like in any family tree.
Prime Factors
Let’s take a look at 238 now and we can write as 2 x 7 x 17 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 2, 7, 17 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.
FAQ on 238 Factor Tree
1. What is factor tree for 238 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 238 are 2 x 7 x 17.
2. What are the Prime Factors of 238 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 238 are 2 x 7 x 17.