Is 208 a prime number?

No, 208 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: it is even, so it is divisible by 2.

Why 208 is not prime

208 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 2: 208 ÷ 2 = 104.

Prime factorization: 208 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 13 = 2⁴ × 13.

Quick facts about 208

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
204No, 2 × 2 × 3 × 17
205No, 5 × 41
206No, 2 × 103
207No, 3 × 3 × 23
209No, 11 × 19
210No, 2 × 3 × 5 × 7
211Yes
212No, 2 × 2 × 53

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