Last updated on July 1st, 2025
The natural numbers greater than 1 are called prime numbers. Prime numbers have only two factors, 1 and the number itself. Besides math, we use prime numbers in many fields, such as securing digital data, radio frequency identification, etc. In this topic, we will learn about the prime numbers 1 to 100000.
A prime number is a natural number with no positive factors other than 1 and the number itself. And the prime number can only be evenly divisible by 1 and the number itself. Here are some basic properties of prime numbers:
A prime number chart is a table showing the prime numbers in increasing order. The chart simply includes all the prime numbers up to a certain limit for identifying the prime numbers within a range.
For kids, it will be less difficult to understand the prime numbers through the chart. The significance of this prime number chart is used in different fields like the foundation of mathematics and the fundamental theorem of arithmetic.
The list of all prime numbers from 1 to 100000 provides a comprehensive view of numbers in this range that can only be divided by 1 and the number itself.
Prime numbers and odd numbers are the numbers that are only divisible by 1 and the number itself. They cannot be evenly divisible by 2 or other numbers. 2 is the only even prime number, which divides all the non-prime numbers. Therefore, except for 2, all prime numbers are considered as the set of odd numbers.
Prime numbers are a set of natural numbers that can only be divided by 1 and the number itself. Here are the two important ways to find whether a number is prime or not.
To find whether a number is prime or not, we use the divisibility method to check. If a number is divisible by 2, 3, or 5 then it will result in a non-prime number. Prime numbers are only divisible by 1 and itself, so if a number is divisible by the number itself and 1, it is a prime number.
For example: To check whether 101 is a prime number,
Step 1: 101 ÷ 2 = 50.5 (not divisible)
Step 2: 101 ÷ 3 = 33.67 (not divisible)
Step 3: 101 ÷ 5 = 20.2 (not divisible)
Since no divisors are found, 101 is a prime number.
The prime factorization method is the process of breaking down a composite number into the product of its prime factors. The method of prime factorization helps to identify the prime numbers up to 100000 by building the smallest blocks of any given number.
For example: The prime factorization of 100000: Let's break it down into the smallest prime numbers until it can’t divide anymore.
Step 1: 100000 ÷ 2 = 50000
Step 2: 50000 ÷ 2 = 25000
Step 3: 25000 ÷ 2 = 12500
Step 4: 12500 ÷ 2 = 6250
Step 5: 6250 ÷ 2 = 3125
Step 6: 3125 ÷ 5 = 625
Step 7: 625 ÷ 5 = 125
Step 8: 125 ÷ 5 = 25
Step 9: 25 ÷ 5 = 5
Step 10: 5 ÷ 5 = 1
Therefore, the prime factorization of 100000 is: 100000 = 25 × 55.
Rule 1: Divisibility Check: Prime numbers are natural numbers that are greater than 1 and have no divisors other than 1 and the number itself. In the divisibility check rule, we check whether the prime number is divisible by 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, etc. If it's divisible by these numbers then it's not a prime number.
Rule 2: Prime Factorization: In this prime factorization method, we break down all the numbers into their prime factors, showing them as the product of prime numbers.
Rule 3: Sieve of Eratosthenes Method: The method, Sieve of Eratosthenes, is an ancient algorithm used to find all prime numbers up to a given limit. First, we list all the numbers from 1 to 100000. Then start with the first prime number, 2. Mark all the multiples of 2 as non-prime.
Repeat the process for the next unmarked prime number and continue until you reach the square root of 100000, approximately 316. The remaining unmarked numbers are the prime numbers.
While working with the prime numbers 1 to 100000, children might encounter some errors or difficulties. We have many solutions to resolve those problems. Here are some given below:
Is 99991 a prime number?
Yes, 99991 is a prime number.
To determine if 99991 is a prime number, check divisibility by primes up to √99991, approximately 316. (2, 3, 5, 7, 11, ..., 311).
99991 ÷ 2 = 49995.5
99991 ÷ 3 = 33330.33
99991 ÷ 5 = 19998.2
99991 ÷ 7 = 14284.4285
99991 ÷ 11 = 9081.9091
Since 99991 is not divisible by any of these numbers, 99991 is a prime number.
Jenna wants to send a secret message using the largest prime number under 100000. Which prime number should she use?
99991 is the largest prime number under 100000, and Jenna should use it for her secret message.
Prime numbers are natural numbers greater than 1 with no divisors other than 1 and the number itself. Under 100000, the largest prime number is 99991, making it ideal for secure communication.
A mathematician asks: What is the largest prime number less than 1000 that is closest to 1000?
997 is the largest prime number less than 1000.
997 is a prime number because it is only divisible by 1 and the number itself. The next prime number, 1009, is greater than 1000. Therefore, the largest prime number less than 1000 is 997.
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