A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. In simpler terms, a prime number can only be divided evenly (without a remainder) by 1 and the number itself.
Examples of Prime Numbers:
- 2: Divisible by 1 and 2 (only).
- 3: Divisible by 1 and 3 (only).
- 5: Divisible by 1 and 5 (only).
- 7: Divisible by 1 and 7 (only).
Non-Examples:
- 4: Divisible by 1, 2, and 4 (not prime).
- 6: Divisible by 1, 2, 3, and 6 (not prime).
Key Points:
- The smallest prime number is 2, which is also the only even prime number.
- All other even numbers greater than 2 are not prime because they can be divided by 2.
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