Is 244 a prime number?

No, 244 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: it is even, so it is divisible by 2.

Why 244 is not prime

244 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 2: 244 ÷ 2 = 122.

Prime factorization: 244 = 2 × 2 × 61 = 2² × 61.

Quick facts about 244

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
240No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5
241Yes
242No, 2 × 11 × 11
243No, 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3
245No, 5 × 7 × 7
246No, 2 × 3 × 41
247No, 13 × 19
248No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 31

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