Is 27 a prime number?

No, 27 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: its digits add up to 9, which is divisible by 3, so 27 is divisible by 3.

Why 27 is not prime

27 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 3: 27 ÷ 3 = 9.

Prime factorization: 27 = 3 × 3 × 3 = 3³.

Quick facts about 27

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

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23Yes
24No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 3
25No, 5 × 5
26No, 2 × 13
28No, 2 × 2 × 7
29Yes
30No, 2 × 3 × 5
31Yes

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