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Prime Numbers and Composite Numbers

1.3  Prime Numbers and Composite Numbers
 
Definition

Prime numbers are numbers that are greater than number 1 and only divisible by 1 and itself.

EXAMPLE: 

Identify whether the number below is a prime number or not.

  • 17 = Yes
  • 21 = No (Can be divisible by 3 and 7)
  • 27 = No (Can be divisible by 3 and 9) 

 

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Prime Numbers and Composite Numbers

1.3  Prime Numbers and Composite Numbers
 
Definition

Prime numbers are numbers that are greater than number 1 and only divisible by 1 and itself.

EXAMPLE: 

Identify whether the number below is a prime number or not.

  • 17 = Yes
  • 21 = No (Can be divisible by 3 and 7)
  • 27 = No (Can be divisible by 3 and 9) 

 

The views expressed in the notes here are those of the contributor and don’t necessarily represent the views of Pandai.
Chapter : Whole Numbers and Basic Operations
Topic : Prime Numbers and Composite Numbers
Year 6 Mathematics
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