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Why is 15 not a prime number

User Sam Sha
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Answer:

Because you can split it

Explanation:

Like 15:5=3.

15:3=5

A prime number can't be splitted.

17 is a prime number.

User ApoorvaJ
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Answer:

Because

Explanation:

It goes into 1,3,5 and 15

A prime number only goes into 1 and itself

User Loganathan
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