Is 116 a prime number?

No, 116 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: it is even, so it is divisible by 2.

Why 116 is not prime

116 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 2: 116 ÷ 2 = 58.

Prime factorization: 116 = 2 × 2 × 29 = 2² × 29.

Quick facts about 116

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
112No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 7
113Yes
114No, 2 × 3 × 19
115No, 5 × 23
117No, 3 × 3 × 13
118No, 2 × 59
119No, 7 × 17
120No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5

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