Is 77 a prime number?

No, 77 is not a prime number. It is a composite number: 77 = 7 × 11.

Why 77 is not prime

77 has divisors other than 1 and itself. The smallest is 7: 77 ÷ 7 = 11.

Prime factorization: 77 = 7 × 11.

Quick facts about 77

Is it prime? Nearby numbers

NumberPrime?
73Yes
74No, 2 × 37
75No, 3 × 5 × 5
76No, 2 × 2 × 19
78No, 2 × 3 × 13
79Yes
80No, 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 5
81No, 3 × 3 × 3 × 3

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