Is 76 a prime number?

No, 76 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: it is even, so it is divisible by 2.

Why 76 is not prime

76 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 2: 76 ÷ 2 = 38.

Prime factorization: 76 = 2 × 2 × 19 = 2² × 19.

Quick facts about 76

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
72No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
73Yes
74No, 2 × 37
75No, 3 × 5 × 5
77No, 7 × 11
78No, 2 × 3 × 13
79Yes
80No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 5

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