- Definition
A prime number is a whole number bigger than 1 that can only be divided evenly by 1 and itself. For example, 7 is a prime number because you can only divide it by 1 and 7 without getting a remainder.
prime number is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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