Factors of 24 | Factor Pairs, Prime Factorization & Divisors

📊 Total Factors: 8
🔢 Prime Factors: 2, 3
✅ Number Type: Composite Number

What Are the Factors of 24?

The factors of 24 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24. A factor is a whole number that divides 24 exactly without leaving a remainder. These factors can be used to simplify fractions, solve math problems, and understand number relationships.

How to Find the Factors of 24

To find the factors of 24, divide the number by whole numbers starting from 1. If the result is a whole number with no remainder, that divisor is a factor.

24 ÷ 1 = 24
24 ÷ 2 = 12
24 ÷ 3 = 8
24 ÷ 4 = 6
24 ÷ 6 = 4
24 ÷ 8 = 3
24 ÷ 12 = 2
24 ÷ 24 = 1

Is 24 Divisible by Other Numbers?

A number is divisible by another number if the division leaves no remainder.

✅ 24 is divisible by 2
✅ 24 is divisible by 3
✅ 24 is divisible by 4
❌ 24 is not divisible by 5
✅ 24 is divisible by 6
❌ 24 is not divisible by 7
✅ 24 is divisible by 8
❌ 24 is not divisible by 9
❌ 24 is not divisible by 10

Real-Life Uses of Factors of 24

Factors of 24 are useful in mathematics, grouping objects, simplifying fractions, finding dimensions of rectangles, and solving division problems. Understanding factors helps students build a strong foundation in arithmetic and number theory.

All Factors of 24

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24

Factor Pairs of 24

• 1 × 24
• 2 × 12
• 3 × 8
• 4 × 6

Prime Factorization of 24

24 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

Worked Example: Finding Factors of 24

Step 1: Start testing numbers from 1 up to 24.

Step 2: Check which numbers divide 24 without leaving a remainder.

Step 3: The successful divisions are:

24 ÷ 1 = 24 (No remainder)
24 ÷ 2 = 12 (No remainder)
24 ÷ 3 = 8 (No remainder)
24 ÷ 4 = 6 (No remainder)
24 ÷ 6 = 4 (No remainder)
24 ÷ 8 = 3 (No remainder)
24 ÷ 12 = 2 (No remainder)
24 ÷ 24 = 1 (No remainder)

Answer: Therefore, the factors of 24 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24.

Number Facts Table

Property	Value
Number	24
Total Factors	8
Largest Factor	24
Smallest Factor	1
Prime Factors	2, 3
Even / Odd	Even
Prime / Composite	Composite
Perfect Square	No
Perfect Cube	No

Properties of 24

Even or Odd: Even Number

Prime or Composite: Composite Number

Perfect Square: No

Perfect Cube: No

Unique Prime Factors: 2, 3

Interesting Facts About 24

• 24 is a composite number because it has more than two factors.
• 24 is an even number.
• The prime factorization of 24 is 2 × 2 × 2 × 3.
• 24 has 8 total factors.

Is 24 Prime or Composite?

24 is a composite number because it has 8 factors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the factors of 24?
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24

How many factors does 24 have?
8

Is 24 a prime number?
No

What is the largest factor of 24?
24

What is the smallest factor of 24?
1

What are the prime factors of 24?
2, 3

Is 24 even or odd?
Even

What is the factor pair of 24?
1 × 24, 2 × 12, 3 × 8, 4 × 6