Factor Tree of 556

Given number is 556
The factor tree of 556 is as follows:

	556
2		278
	2		139

556 = 2 x 278

278 = 2 x 139

If we write into multiples it would be 556 x 2

On splitting 278 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 139 x 2.

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Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 556. 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 556. Let’s start with 2 x 2 x 139 as it results in 556 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 556 now and we can write as 2 x 2 x 139 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 2, 2, 139 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.

1. What is factor tree for 556 ?

Answer: Prime Factors of 556 are 2 x 2 x 139.

2. What are the Prime Factors of 556 ?

Answer: Prime Factors of 556 are 2 x 2 x 139.