Prime numbers are the building blocks of mathematics. They are natural numbers greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers.
By studying prime numbers, we unlock secrets of cryptography, mathematical theories, and more! Ready to explore a list of primes?
Quick Facts
- The first prime number is 2, and it is the only even prime number.
- The number 5 is one of the first Mersenne prime numbers.
- Euclid proved that there are infinitely many prime numbers.
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