Is 299 a prime number?

No, 299 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: 299 = 13 × 23.

Why 299 is not prime

299 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 13: 299 ÷ 13 = 23.

Prime factorization: 299 = 13 × 23.

Quick facts about 299

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
295No, 5 × 59
296No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 37
297No, 3 × 3 × 3 × 11
298No, 2 × 149
300No, 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 × 5
301No, 7 × 43
302No, 2 × 151
303No, 3 × 101

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