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Factors of 586

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Factors are the numbers that divide any given number evenly without remainder. In daily life, we use factors for tasks like sharing the items equally, arranging things, etc. In this topic, we will learn about the factors of 586, how they are used in real life, and the tips to learn them quickly.

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What are the Factors of 586?

The numbers that divide 586 evenly are known as factors of 586.

 

A factor of 586 is a number that divides the number without remainder.

 

The factors of 586 are 1, 2, 293, and 586.

 

Negative factors of 586: -1, -2, -293, and -586.

 

Prime factors of 586: 2 and 293.

 

Prime factorization of 586: 2 × 293.

 

The sum of factors of 586: 1 + 2 + 293 + 586 = 882

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How to Find Factors of 586?

Factors can be found using different methods. Mentioned below are some commonly used methods:

 

  • Finding factors using multiplication
  • Finding factors using division method
  • Prime factors and Prime factorization
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Finding Factors Using Multiplication

To find factors using multiplication, we need to identify the pairs of numbers that are multiplied to give 586. Identifying the numbers which are multiplied to get the number 586 is the multiplication method.

 

Step 1: Multiply 586 by 1, 586 × 1 = 586.

 

Step 2: Check for other numbers that give 586 after multiplying 2 × 293 = 586

 

Therefore, the positive factor pairs of 586 are: (1, 586) and (2, 293). All these factor pairs result in 586. For every positive factor, there is a negative factor.

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Finding Factors Using Division Method

Dividing the given numbers with the whole numbers until the remainder becomes zero and listing out the numbers which result as whole numbers as factors. Factors can be calculated by following a simple division method -

 

Step 1: Divide 586 by 1, 586 ÷ 1 = 586.

 

Step 2: Continue dividing 586 by the numbers until the remainder becomes 0.

 

586 ÷ 1 = 586

586 ÷ 2 = 293

 

Therefore, the factors of 586 are: 1, 2, 293, 586.

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Prime Factors and Prime Factorization

The factors can be found by dividing it with prime numbers. We can find the prime factors using the following methods:

 

  • Using prime factorization
  • Using factor tree

 

Using Prime Factorization: In this process, prime factors of 586 divide the number to break it down in the multiplication form of prime factors till the remainder becomes 1.

 

586 ÷ 2 = 293

 

293 is a prime number and cannot be divided further.

 

The prime factors of 586 are 2 and 293. The prime factorization of 586 is: 2 × 293.

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Factor Tree

The factor tree is the graphical representation of breaking down any number into prime factors. The following step shows -

 

Step 1: Firstly, 586 is divided by 2 to get 293.

 

Step 2: 293 is a prime number and cannot be divided further.

 

So, the prime factorization of 586 is: 2 × 293.

 

Factor Pairs: Two numbers that are multiplied to give a specific number are called factor pairs. Both positive and negative factors constitute factor pairs.

 

Positive factor pairs of 586: (1, 586) and (2, 293).

 

Negative factor pairs of 586: (-1, -586) and (-2, -293).

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors of 586

Mistakes are common while finding factors. We can identify and correct those mistakes using the following common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.

Mistake 1

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Forgetting the number itself and 1 is a factor

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Children might forget to add the given number itself and 1 as a factor. The number itself and 1 are the factors for every number. Always remember to include 1 and the number itself.

 

For example, in factors of 586, 1 and 586 is also a factor.

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Factors of 586 Examples

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Problem 1

There are 586 apples and 2 baskets. How will they divide it equally?

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They will get 293 apples each.

Explanation

To divide the apples equally, we need to divide the total apples with the number of baskets.

 

586/2 = 293

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Problem 2

A garden is rectangular, the length of the garden is 293 meters, and the total area is 586 square meters. Find the width?

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2 meters.

Explanation

To find the width of the garden, we use the formula,

 

Area = length × width

 

586 = 293 × width

 

To find the value of width, we need to shift 293 to the left side.

 

586/293 = width

 

Width = 2.

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Problem 3

There are 293 chocolate bars and 586 children. How many chocolate bars will each child receive if distributed equally?

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Each child will receive 0.5 chocolate bars.

Explanation

To find the chocolate bars each child receives, divide the total chocolate bars by the number of children.

 

293/586 = 0.5

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Problem 4

In a gathering, there are 586 people, and there are 293 chairs. How many people will have to stand if each chair is occupied by only one person?

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293 people will have to stand.

Explanation

If each chair is occupied by one person, the number of people standing will be the difference between the total people and the number of chairs.

 

586 - 293 = 293

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Problem 5

586 pages need to be printed in 2 batches. How many pages will be in each batch?

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Each batch will have 293 pages.

Explanation

Divide total pages by batches.

 

586/2 = 293

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FAQs on Factors of 586

1.What are the factors of 586?

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2.Mention the prime factors of 586.

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3.Is 586 a multiple of 2?

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4.Mention the factor pairs of 586?

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5.What is the half of 586?

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Important Glossaries for Factor of 586

  • Factors: The numbers that divide the given number without leaving a remainder are called factors. For example, the factors of 586 are 1, 2, 293, and 586.

     
  • Prime factors: The factors which are prime numbers. For example, 2 and 293 are prime factors of 586.

     
  • Factor pairs: Two numbers in a pair that are multiplied to give the original number are called factor pairs. For example, the factor pairs of 586 are (1, 586) and (2, 293).

     
  • Prime factorization: A way of expressing a number as a product of its prime factors. For example, the prime factorization of 586 is 2 × 293.

     
  • Negative factors: The negative counterparts of the positive factors of a number. For example, the negative factors of 586 are -1, -2, -293, and -586.
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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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