Is 489 a prime number?

No, 489 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: its digits add up to 21, which is divisible by 3, so 489 is divisible by 3.

Why 489 is not prime

489 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 3: 489 ÷ 3 = 163.

Prime factorization: 489 = 3 × 163.

Quick facts about 489

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

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491Yes
492No, 2 × 2 × 3 × 41
493No, 17 × 29

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