A factor that is a prime number.
In other words: any of the prime numbers that can be multiplied to give the original number.
Example: The prime factors of 15 are 3 and 5 (because 3×5=15, and 3 and 5 are prime numbers).
In other words: any of the prime numbers that can be multiplied to give the original number.
Example: The prime factors of 15 are 3 and 5 (because 3×5=15, and 3 and 5 are prime numbers).
See: Prime Number
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