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There are an infinite amount of prime numbers. The first to have proven this was Euclid. Here are the general lines of his proof:
# Suppose there are n prime numbers overall. # Let N be a common multiple of all these primes.
# Is N+1 prime? If it is, we have found a new prime.
# Suppose N+1 is not prime. Thus, there exists a Prime number p which divides N+1 evenly. If p is one of the primes dividing N, it also divides 1 evenly, which is impossible. Thus, p is not one of the n primes, and we found a new prime.
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What are the 6 consecutive prime numbers of 180?
The prime factorization of 180 is 2x2x3x3x5. Six consecutive prime numbers do not exist in its factorization.
Do non integral prime numbers exist?
No. The attribute "prime" and "composite" applies only to integers.
Why do prime numbers exist?
Was demonstrated by Euclid around 300 B.C
How many known prime numbers are there?
There are infinite prime numbers as there is infinite numbers. You cannot limit the counting of primes.
How many prime numbers 601 to 700?
16 prime numbers
