Is 117 a prime number?

No, 117 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: its digits add up to 9, which is divisible by 3, so 117 is divisible by 3.

Why 117 is not prime

117 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 3: 117 ÷ 3 = 39.

Prime factorization: 117 = 3 × 3 × 13 = 3² × 13.

Quick facts about 117

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
113Yes
114No, 2 × 3 × 19
115No, 5 × 23
116No, 2 × 2 × 29
118No, 2 × 59
119No, 7 × 17
120No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5
121No, 11 × 11

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