Is 141 a prime number?

No, 141 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: its digits add up to 6, which is divisible by 3, so 141 is divisible by 3.

Why 141 is not prime

141 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 3: 141 ÷ 3 = 47.

Prime factorization: 141 = 3 × 47.

Quick facts about 141

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
137Yes
138No, 2 × 3 × 23
139Yes
140No, 2 × 2 × 5 × 7
142No, 2 × 71
143No, 11 × 13
144No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
145No, 5 × 29

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