What two number when multiplied equals 12157 (twelve thousand one hundred fifty seven)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 12157 is a multiple of 2 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 12157
These numbers are called the factors of 12157.
12157= 12157
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
12157 is a prime number because it has only two factors 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.