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Factors of 45

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Factors of any number are the whole numbers that can divide the number completely. Why are factors important to learn? For mathematical approaches, factors are used in organizing and bringing more efficiency to any task. In this article, let's learn how to solve factors of 45 easily.

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What are the Factors of 45?

Factors of 45 are those numbers that can divide 45 perfectly. The factors of 45 are:


1,3,5,9,15, and 45.


Negative factors of 45: -1, -3, -5, -9, -15, -45


Prime factors of 45: 3,5


Prime factorization of 45: 5×32


The sum of factors of 45: 1+3+5+9+15+45 = 78
 

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How to Find the Factors of 45

For finding factors of 45, we will be learning these below-mentioned methods

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  • Multiplication Method

 

  • Division Method

 

  • Prime Factor and Prime Factorization

 

  • Factor Tree
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Finding Factors using Multiplication Methods

This particular method often finds the pair of factors which, on multiplication together, produces 45. Let us find the pairs which, on multiplication, yields 45.


1×45=45


3×15=45


5×9=45

Factors of 45 by multiplication method
From this, we conclude that, factors of 45 are: 1,3,5,9,15, and 45.
 

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Finding Factors using Division Method

The division method finds the numbers that evenly divides the given number 45. To find the factors of 45, we have to divide 45 by all possible natural numbers less than 45 and check.


1,3,5,9,15,45 are the only factors that the number 45 has. So to verify the factors of 45 using the division method, we just need to divide 45 by each factor.


45/1 =45


45/3 =15


45/5=9


45/9=5


45/15=3


45/45=1
Factors of 45 by the division method

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Prime Factors and Prime Factorization

Prime Factorization is the easiest process to find prime factors. It decomposes 45 into a product of its prime integers.


Prime Factors of 45: 3,5.


Prime Factorization of : 5×3×3 = 5×32
 

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Factor tree

The number 45 is written on top and two branches are extended.


Fill in those branches with a factor pair of the number above, i.e., 45.


Continue this process until each branch ends with a prime factor (number).


The first two branches of the factor tree of 45 are 3 and 15, then proceeding to 15, we get 3 and 5. So, now the factor tree for 45 is achieved. 

Factors of 45 using factor tree


Factor Pairs:


Positive pair factors:   (1,45), (3,15), and (5,9)


Negative pair factors: (-1,-45), (-3,-15), and (-5,-9).
 

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of 45

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Problem 1

Find the GCF of 45 and 60

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Explanation

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Problem 2

Find the LCM of 45 and 75

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Problem 3

How many factors does 45 have?

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Problem 4

Find the square root of 45 in the simplest radical form.

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Explanation

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Problem 5

If a number is divisible by both 3 and 15, is it divisible by 45?

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FAQs on Factors of 45

1.Is 7 a factor of 45?

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2.What are the multiples of 45?

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3. Is 45 a factor of 10?

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4.Is 12 a factor of 45?

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5.Why is 9 a factor of 45?

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Important Glossaries for Factors of 45

  • Ratio - Ratio of two numbers compares between them, how many times one number contains the other number. It is expressed as m:n, where m and n are two positive numbers whose ratio is to be shown.

 

  • Factors - These are numbers that divide the given number without leaving any remainder or the remainder as 0.

 

  • Prime Factorization - It involves factoring the number into its prime factors.

 

  • Prime factors - These are the prime numbers which on multiplication together results into the original number whose prime factors are to be obtained.

 

  • Composite numbers - These are numbers having more than two factors.

 

  • Multiple - It is a product of the given number and any other integer.
     
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About the Author

Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.

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