what is the prime factorization of 364
The prime factors of 364 are 2, 2, 7, and 13. Note: There is repetition of these factors, so if the prime factors are being listed instead of the prime factorization, usually only the distinct prime factors are listed. The distinct prime factors (listing each prime factor only once) of 364 are 2, 7 and 13. A prime number is a number that has no factors other than itself  and 1, but 1 itself is not regarded as a prime number.   The prime numbers below 30 are thus 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23,  and 29.