Is 429 a prime number?

No, 429 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: its digits add up to 15, which is divisible by 3, so 429 is divisible by 3.

Why 429 is not prime

429 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 3: 429 ÷ 3 = 143.

Prime factorization: 429 = 3 × 11 × 13.

Quick facts about 429

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
425No, 5 × 5 × 17
426No, 2 × 3 × 71
427No, 7 × 61
428No, 2 × 2 × 107
430No, 2 × 5 × 43
431Yes
432No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3
433Yes

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