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One is neither prime nor composite. For a number to be prime, it can only be dividable by 2 numbers. One is only divisible by one number, 1.

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Why is one not considered prime?

The number one is not prime because it can only be divided by one number (not too) as itself and 1 are the same number


Is one considered a prime number?

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