Given number is 278
The factor tree of 278 is as follows:
278 | |||||||||
2 | 139 | ||||||||
278 = 2 x 139
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Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 278. 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 278. Let’s start with 2 x 139 as it results in 278 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 278 now and we can write as 2 x 139 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 2, 139 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.
1. What is factor tree for 278 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 278 are 2 x 139.
2. What are the Prime Factors of 278 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 278 are 2 x 139.