Factors of 31
Sum of first 31 odd prime numbers gives a perfect square. In this chapter, we will learn to calculate the factors of 31, prime factors of 31, and factors of 31 in pairs along with solved examples and interactive questions for a better understanding.
- Factors of 31: 1 and 31
- Prime Factorization of 31: 31 = 311
| 1. | What Are the Factors of 31? |
| 2. | How to Calculate the Factors of 31? |
| 3. | Factors of 31 by Prime Factorization |
| 4. | Factors of 31 in Pairs |
| 5. | FAQs on Factors of 31 |
What Are the Factors of 31?
Factors of 31 are the numbers which, when multiplied together, result in 31. The factors of 31 are 1 and 31. 31 is prime as its divisible by 1 and itself only.
Tips and Tricks:
- 1 is the smallest factor of every number.
- Every number has a minimum of 2 factors, i.e., 1 and the number itself.
- All the odd numbers never have 2 as one of their factors.
How to Calculate the Factors of 31?
- Step 1: Write down the number to be factored, i.e., 31.
- Step 2: Find the two numbers whose product gives 31.
31 × 1 = 31
The other possible product is 1 × 31 = 31. Hence, it can only be factored as 1 and the number itself.
Hence, the factors of 31 are 1 and 31.
Explore factors using illustrations and interactive examples.
- Factors of 32 - The factors of 32 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
- Factors of 48 - The factors of 48 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48
- Factors of 33 - The factors of 33 are 1, 3, 11, 33
- Factors of 36 - The factors of 36 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36
- Factors of 24 - The factors of 24 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24
- Factors of 35 - The factors of 35 are 1, 5, 7, 35
Factors of 31 by Prime Factorization
If the factors of a number are prime numbers, then the factors are said to be prime factors. Prime factorization is the process of writing a number as a product of its prime factors. The factor tree below shows that there is only one prime factor of 31.
The procedure is to divide the given number by prime factors until the quotient is 1. We get the factors of 31 by prime factorization using the following steps:
- Step 1: Write the pair of factors, which on multiplication gives the required number. 31 can be factored as a product of 1 and 31.
- Step 2: See the factors, whether each one of them is prime or not. Here, 31 is a prime numbers and cannot be factored further while 1 is neither a prime nor a composite number.
- Step 3: Now we find that the prime factorization of 31 is 31. The prime factor of 31 is 31.
Important Notes:
- Factors of any number are all the possible numbers it is divisible by. They may be prime numbers or composite numbers.
- Prime numbers have only 2 factors, i.e., 1 and itself.
- Factors are never fractions or decimals.
- Factors can be negative.
Factors of 31 in Pairs
The factors of 31 in pairs are (1, 31) and (-1, -31).
| Factors | Factors of 31 in pairs |
|---|---|
| 1 × 31 = 31 | 1, 31 |
| -1 × -31 = 31 | -1, -31 |
Think Tank:
- What are the common factors between a prime number and a composite number?
- What are the common factors between a prime number and another prime number?
- Can you find all the numbers having exactly one factor?
- Is there any counting number having no factor at all?
FAQs on Factors of 31
What are the factors of 31?
The factors are 1 and 31.
Is 31 a prime number or a composite number?
The factors of 31 are 1 and 31. It's only expressed as 31 × 1 or 1 × 31. Hence, 31 is a prime number.
What are the common factors of 31 and 32?
The factors of 31 are 1 and 31. The factors of 32 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32. Hence, the common factor is 1.
What are the factors of 31 and 70?
The factors of 31 are 1 and 31. The factors of 70 are 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 14, 35, and 70.
What are the common factors of 31 and 23?
The factors of 31 are 1 and 31. The factors of 23 are 1 and 23. The common factors of 31 and 23 are 1.