Prime vs Composite Number, Prime Factorization & Divisors Calculator
### Number Theory: Primes, Composites & The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic 1. **Prime vs. Composite**: A prime number has exactly two positive divisors (1 and itself). A composite number has more.
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For example, analyzing the integer \: \(360\) is a Composite Number with prime factorization \. Total number of divisors is \(d(360) = = \mathbf{24\text{ divisors}}\). Sum of all divisors is \(\sigma(360) = 1,170\) (sum of proper divisors is \(810 > 360\), classifying 360 as an Abundant Number).
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Number Theory: Primes, Composites & The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
- Prime vs. Composite: A prime number has exactly two positive divisors (1 and itself). A composite number has more than two positive divisors. The number 1 is a "unit" (neither prime nor composite).
- Abundant, Deficient & Perfect Numbers:
- Perfect: The sum of proper divisors equals the number (e.g. 6, 28, 496, 8128).
- Abundant: Sum of proper divisors exceeds the number (e.g. 12, 18, 24, 360).
- Deficient: Sum of proper divisors is less than the number (all primes and powers of 2).
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Enter your Integer Number to Test (n) (e.g. 360). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Number Theory \& Prime Factorization equations:
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic: n = p_1^e_1 × p_2^e_2 × × p_k^e_k
Total Number of Divisors: d(n) = (e_1 + 1)(e_2 + 1) ·s (e_k + 1)
Sum of Divisors: σ(n) = Π_i=1^k p_i^e_i + 1 - 1p_i - 1
Proper Divisor Sum (Aliquot Sum): s(n) = σ(n) - n
Classification: s(n) = n Perfect, s(n) > n Abundant, s(n) < n Deficient
Worked Example
For example, analyzing the integer 360 is a Composite Number with prime factorization \. Total number of divisors is d(360) = = 24 divisors. Sum of all divisors is σ(360) = 1,170 (sum of proper divisors is 810 > 360, classifying 360 as an Abundant Number).
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