98 is a composite number. 98 = 1 x 98, 2<span> x </span>49<span>, or </span>7<span> x </span>14<span>. Factors of 98: 1, </span>2<span>, </span>7<span>, </span>14<span>, </span>49<span>, 98. Prime factorization: 98 = </span>2<span> x </span>7<span> x </span>7<span>, which can also be written 98 = </span>2<span> x 7².</span>