Is 122 a prime number?

No, 122 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: it is even, so it is divisible by 2.

Why 122 is not prime

122 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 2: 122 ÷ 2 = 61.

Prime factorization: 122 = 2 × 61.

Quick facts about 122

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
118No, 2 × 59
119No, 7 × 17
120No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5
121No, 11 × 11
123No, 3 × 41
124No, 2 × 2 × 31
125No, 5 × 5 × 5
126No, 2 × 3 × 3 × 7

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