Is 189 a prime number?

No, 189 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: its digits add up to 18, which is divisible by 3, so 189 is divisible by 3.

Why 189 is not prime

189 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 3: 189 ÷ 3 = 63.

Prime factorization: 189 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 7 = 3³ × 7.

Quick facts about 189

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
185No, 5 × 37
186No, 2 × 3 × 31
187No, 11 × 17
188No, 2 × 2 × 47
190No, 2 × 5 × 19
191Yes
192No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3
193Yes

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