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The prime factors of 40 are 2 and 5

To find the prime numbers of 40, you can find its prime factorization.

Start with any two of its factors, such as 8 X 5.

5 is a Prime number, but 8 can be factored into 4 X 2.

2 is a prime number, but 4 can be factored into 2 X 2.

The prime factorization of 40 is 2 X 2 X 2 X 5, so the prime numbers in 40 are 2 and 5.

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