Is 49 a prime number?

No, 49 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: 49 = 7 × 7.

Why 49 is not prime

49 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 7: 49 ÷ 7 = 7.

Prime factorization: 49 = 7 × 7 = 7².

Quick facts about 49

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
45No, 3 × 3 × 5
46No, 2 × 23
47Yes
48No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3
50No, 2 × 5 × 5
51No, 3 × 17
52No, 2 × 2 × 13
53Yes

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