Factors of 73
When you try and find the factors of a prime number, you will always get 1 and that number as its factors. This is the fundamental rule of a prime number. Let's take an example of 73, the number you will study in this lesson. Factors of 73 are the numbers which when multiplied in pairs give the product as 73. In this lesson, we will calculate the factors of 73, prime factors of 73, and factors of 73 in pairs along with solved examples for a better understanding.
Factors of 73: 1 and 73.
Prime Factorization of 73: 1 × 73
| 1. | What Are the Factors of 73? |
| 2. | How to Calculate Factors of 73? |
| 3. | Factors of 73 by Prime Factorization |
| 4. | Factors of 73 in Pairs |
| 5. | FAQs on Factors of 73 |
What Are Factors of 73?
The factor of a number is that number that divides it completely i.e., leaving no remainder. For example, to find the factors of the number 73, we will have to perform division on 73 and find the numbers which divide 73 completely, leaving no remainders. Since 73 is a prime number so it has only two factors 1 and 73.
The given diagram provides the representation of the above definition:
Important Notes:
- If the number of factors of any number n is odd, then the number n is a perfect square.
- The factors of a number are only considered to be positive factors if not specified.
- Any number always has two factors, 1 and the number itself.
- The numbers that have more than 2 factors are called composite numbers.
How to Calculate Factors of 73?
To calculate the factors of any number, here in this case 73, we need to find all the numbers that would divide 73 without leaving any remainder. Since, 73 is a prime number so we start with the number 1, and end with 73. The number 1 and 73 itself would always be a factor of the 73.
Refer to the following table to check division 73 by its factors:
| Division | Factor |
|---|---|
| 73 ÷ 1 = 73 |
Remainder = 0 Factor = 1 |
| 73 ÷ 73=1 |
Remainder = 0 Factor = 73 |
Hence, the factors of 73 are 1 and 73.
Explore factors using illustrations and interactive examples
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Factors of 73 by Prime Factorisation
We just saw 73 is a prime number. It has only 2 factors 1 and the number itself.
So the prime factorization of the number 73 is written as 1 × 73.
Factors of 73 in pairs
Pair of factors of number n is the set of two numbers which when multiplied together gives the number n. Positive factors of 73 are: 1, 73
Pair of positive factors of 73 are: (1, 73)
1 × 73 = 73
Negative factors of 73 are: -1, -73
Pair of negative factors of 73 is (-1, -73).
-1 × -73 = 73
The following table represents the calculation of pair factors of 73:
| Factor Pair | Pair Factorization |
|---|---|
| 1 and 73 |
1 × 73 = 73 |
FAQs on factors of 73
1. What are the common factors of 73 and 146?
The common factors of 73 and 146 are 1 and 73.
2. What number is divisible by 73?
A number is divisible by its factors. The factors of 73 are 1 and 73.
3. Is 73 prime or composite?
73 is a prime number because it has only two factors, 1 and 73.
4. What is the highest common factor of 73 and 72?
Factors for 72 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, and 72
Factors for 73 are 1, and 73
Hence, HCF of 73 and 72 =1