Is 637 a Prime Number?

To determine whether the number 637 is a prime number, it is necessary to check if it has any divisors besides 1 and itself. This involves checking if there are any other numbers that can divide 637 evenly, meaning without leaving a remainder. If such divisors exist, 637 is not a prime number; otherwise, it would be classified as prime.

To quickly check if 637 is a prime number:

Calculate the square root of 637

$\sqrt{637} = 25.24$

Prime numbers less than or equal to 25.24: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23

• 637 is divisible by number: 7, 13.

Since 637 is divisible by a number 7, 13 other than 1 and itself, so it is not a prime number