Is 57 a prime number?

No, 57 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: its digits add up to 12, which is divisible by 3, so 57 is divisible by 3.

Why 57 is not prime

57 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 3: 57 ÷ 3 = 19.

Prime factorization: 57 = 3 × 19.

Quick facts about 57

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
53Yes
54No, 2 × 3 × 3 × 3
55No, 5 × 11
56No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 7
58No, 2 × 29
59Yes
60No, 2 × 2 × 3 × 5
61Yes

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