Because they have more than two factors.
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51 is composite.
51 composite, 61 prime.
51 is composite.
91 is the only composite factor of 91. 7 and 13 are prime.
A person unfamiliar with prime numbers could mistake 51, 91, or any other composite number for a prime number if the person did not factor the number to make sure it had no other factors then 1 and itself.