Factor Tree of 986

Given number is 986
The factor tree of 986 is as follows:

	986
2		493
	17		29

986 = 2 x 493

493 = 17 x 29

If we write into multiples it would be 986 x 2

On splitting 493 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 29 x 17.

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Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 986. 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 986. Let’s start with 2 x 17 x 29 as it results in 986 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 986 now and we can write as 2 x 17 x 29 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 2, 17, 29 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.

1. What is factor tree for 986 ?

Answer: Prime Factors of 986 are 2 x 17 x 29.

2. What are the Prime Factors of 986 ?

Answer: Prime Factors of 986 are 2 x 17 x 29.