Is 155 a prime number?

No, 155 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: it ends in 5, so it is divisible by 5.

Why 155 is not prime

155 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 5: 155 ÷ 5 = 31.

Prime factorization: 155 = 5 × 31.

Quick facts about 155

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
151Yes
152No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 19
153No, 3 × 3 × 17
154No, 2 × 7 × 11
156No, 2 × 2 × 3 × 13
157Yes
158No, 2 × 79
159No, 3 × 53

More about 155: factors of 155 · square root of 155 · 155 in binary.

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