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Factors & multiples
A factor divides a number cleanly. A multiple is what you get when you multiply by a whole number.
Factors & prime factorisation
Type any number — see every divisor and its unique prime breakdown.
Factors of 60
123456101215203060
12 factors total
Prime factorisation
60 =2×2×3×5
Factor vs multiple
- Factors of 12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12.
- Multiples of 12: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72…
Prime factorisation is unique
Every whole number bigger than 1 has exactly one set of prime factors (up to order). 60 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 — and that's the only way.