Prime Number Checker

Check whether a number is prime and find its smallest divisor.

Result

Result

Prime

Smallest divisor

97

How it works

Prime = divisible only by 1 and itself

A prime number has exactly two divisors: 1 and itself. If the number isn't prime, the smallest divisor (other than 1) is shown. Example: 97 is prime; 12's smallest divisor is 2.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1 a prime number?

No — a prime needs exactly two distinct divisors, and 1 has only one.

What is the smallest prime?

2 — and it's the only even prime.

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