Factor Tree of 558
How to find the Factor Tree of 558
Given number is 558
The factor tree of 558 is as follows:
| 558 | ||||||||||
| 2 | 279 | |||||||||
| 3 | 93 | |||||||||
| 3 | 31 | |||||||||
558 = 2 x 279
279 = 3 x 93
93 = 3 x 31
If we write into multiples it would be 558 x 2
On splitting 279 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 93 x 3.
On splitting 93 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 31 x 3.
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Ways to Find Factors of 558
Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 558. 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 558. Let’s start with 2 x 3 x 3 x 31 as it results in 558 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 558 now and we can write as 2 x 3 x 3 x 31 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 2, 3, 3, 31 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.
FAQ on 558 Factor Tree
1. What is factor tree for 558 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 558 are 2 x 3 x 3 x 31.
2. What are the Prime Factors of 558 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 558 are 2 x 3 x 3 x 31.