Talk:Prime factor

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[edit] Representation of rational numbers

Would it be appropriate to point out here that if negative multiplicities are allowed all positive rational numbers can be uniquely represented? Ian S (talk) 11:02, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

I came here hoping to find out why finding a number's prime factors was useful in real life (cryptography?) would it be an idea to add this sort of information here? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.21.228.204 (talk) 18:37, 31 March 2008 (UTC)