Is 12 a prime number?

Is 12 a prime or composite number?

Answer: Number 12 is not a Prime
12 - is not a Prime Number because it has 6 factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12
Number should have exactly two factors to be classified as a Prime number
For 12 to be a prime number it must have only two divisors - 1 and itself (12)

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About "Is number a Prime" Calculator

This calculator will help you find out if a given number is Prime. For example, it can help you find out is 12 a prime or composite number? (The answer is: No). Enter number (e.g. '12') and hit the 'Calculate' button.
Prime numbers are the positive integers having only two factors - 1 and the number itself

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FAQ

Is 12 a prime or composite number?

Number 12 is not a Prime

How many factors are in a number 12?

6