Is 878 a Prime Number?

To determine whether the number 878 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 878 evenly, meaning without leaving a remainder. If such divisors exist, 878 is not a prime number; otherwise, it would be classified as prime.

To quickly check if 878 is a prime number:

Calculate the square root of 878

$\sqrt{878} = 29.63$

Prime numbers less than or equal to 29.63: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29

• 878 is divisible by number: 2, 439.

Since 878 is divisible by a number 2, 439 other than 1 and itself, so it is not a prime number