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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

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Why is zero and one not considered prime neither composite?

Both zero and one are considered neither prime nor composite.


Is one considered a prime number?

One is not considered a prime number, because a normal prime number only has two divisors, itself and one. But one only has one divisor- one and itself, which is also one. One is a special case, not prime, not composite.No, it is the multiplicative identity and neither prime or composite. There was a short period in history when some called it prime--but those years are long gone.


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Is 13 prime or composite?

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Why number one is not considered prime nor composite?

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They are considered relatively prime or co-prime.


What is one of the two numbers that are neither prime or composite. and is not a zero?

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When is a number considered prime?

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Why isn't any number prime?

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Why is it that 2 is the least prime number?

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Is one the only whole number that is not prime or composite?

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