Is 58 a prime number?

No, 58 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: it is even, so it is divisible by 2.

Why 58 is not prime

58 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 2: 58 ÷ 2 = 29.

Prime factorization: 58 = 2 × 29.

Quick facts about 58

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

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54No, 2 × 3 × 3 × 3
55No, 5 × 11
56No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 7
57No, 3 × 19
59Yes
60No, 2 × 2 × 3 × 5
61Yes
62No, 2 × 31

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