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Factors Of 203
A number that can divide another number evenly without leaving any remainder is called a factor. Factors are useful in many real-life situations, such as construction, where it is used to determine the dimensions of materials to avoid waste. Next, let's discuss the factors of 203.
What are the Factors of 203?
Prime numbers can have just two factors, which are 1 and the number itself. Composite numbers have more than two factors. Now, let us learn more about the factors of 203.
Negative factors of 203: -1, -203
Prime factors of 203: 7 and 29
Prime factorization of 203: 7 × 29
The sum of factors of 203: 1 + 7 + 29 + 203 = 240
How to Find the Factors of 203?
For finding factors, school kids use different methods for easy calculation. A few commonly used methods are as follows:
- Use of Multiplication Method
- Use of Division Method
- Use of Prime Factors and Prime Factorization.
So, here we discuss a detailed explanation of the following methods:
Finding Factors Using Multiplication Method
So in the multiplication method, we will try to find out what numbers will multiply together, and give us the value 203. We will check the factors step by step:
Step 1: Start to multiply with numbers, which gives the value of 203.
Start with 1, and continue to multiply with other numbers.
1 × 203 = 203
7 × 29 = 203
Step 2: After the calculation, we get these numbers, the factors of 203.
Step 3: The positive factor pairs of 203 found through multiplication are (1, 203) and (7, 29).
Step 4: The negative factor pairs of 203 are (-1, -203) and (-7, -29).
Finding Factors Using Division Method
Using this method we will break down the given number till our remainder is zero. Let us go through the step-by-step process to find the factors of 203:
Step 1: Divide 203 by smaller numbers and see if there is any remainder. E.g., 203/1 = 203.
Step 2: We will continue in the same way and check for other numbers as well. For 203, the factors are 1, 7, 29, and 203. Because 203 can be divided evenly by these numbers.
203 ÷ 1 = 203
203 ÷ 7 = 29
203 ÷ 29 = 7
Prime Factors and Prime Factorization
The prime factors of 203 are 7 and 29. The prime factors can be found using the methods given below:
- Prime Factorization
- Factor Tree
By Using Prime Factorization: When using this method, the number is divided by its prime numbers until it is factored completely by l.
7 is the smallest prime number, so start dividing with two. And then continue to divide with other prime numbers.
203 ÷ 7 = 29
The prime factorization of 203 is :
203 =7 × 29
Finally, using the prime factorization method, the prime factors of 203 are 7 and 29.
Using Factor Tree
A factor tree is a visual representation of breaking a number into its prime factors. It is an easy and simple way to present the factors.
Step 1: 203 divided by 7 gives us the answer 29.
Step 2: Since 29 is a prime number, it cannot be divided further.
The prime factorization of 203 is written below :
203 = 7 × 29
Factor Pairs Of 203
Every number has either a positive or negative factor. Let us look at those sets of factors.
Positive pair Factors: (1, 203) and (7, 29).
Negative pair Factors:(-1, -203) and (-7, -29).
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in Factors Of 203
Children tend to make mistakes while finding the factors of a number. Let us look at how to avoid those mistakes.
Mistake 1
Confusing Factors with Multiples
The factors can divide a number exactly, whereas multiples are the product of multiplying the number by whole numbers. For example for 12, the factors are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12. And the multiples are 12, 24, and 36, etc… To avoid this confusion, always understand the concept separately.
Factors Of 203 Examples
Problem 1
Identify the GCF of 203 and 100.
The GCF of 203 and 100 is 1.
Explanation
The greatest number of both lists 203 and 100 is 1.
step 1 :
Find the factor of 203 and 100
Factor of 203 = 1, 7, 29, 203
Factor of 100 = 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, and 100.
Step 2: Find the common factor of 203 and 100
Common factors of 203 and 100 = 1.
Problem 2
In organizing books, How can you find the odd number of shelves that can equally hold 203 books?
The odd factor of 203 is 1, 7, 29, and 203.
Explanation
To find the odd factor of 203,
Step 1: List out the factors of 203
Factors of 203 = 1, 7, 29 and 203
Step 2: Exact the odd factors of 203.
Odd factors of 203 = 1, 7, 29, and 203
∴ The even factors of 203 are 1, 7, 29, and 203.
Problem 3
Shiva wants to arrange the material in small boxes. How much total material will be used if he divides 203 items, into smaller boxes, and considering their factors?
The total amount of material required = 240 units.
Explanation
If he divides 203 identical items into boxes and needs to know the total amount of material required based on the factors:
Step 1: List out the factors of 203 = 1, 7, 29, 203.
Step 2: Add the factors of 203 = 1 + 7 + 29 + 203 = 240.
Therefore, the sum of factors of 203 is 240.
FAQs on Factors Of 203
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Important Glossaries For Factors Of 203
- Factors: The factors of numbers are complete numbers, that can be divided into another number evenly without remainder. Like 6 is divisible by 1, 2, 3, and 6, therefore, 1, 2, 3, and 6 are the factors of 6.
- Prime Factors: Prime numbers that multiply together to give a certain product. For 203 the prime factors are 7 and 29.
- Multiples: We get multiples when we multiply a number by another number. Let’s take some multiples of 2 (2, 4, 6, and so on).
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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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