Mathematics | Class: JSS1 | Term: 1st

Prime Numbers in Mathematics

len Alfred Ajibola - 01st February, 2026 @ 09:05 PM

Topics in Mathematics

Linear Equation in Mathematics Word Problems leading to Algebraic Expression BODMAS in Algebra Multiplication and Division in Algebra Addition and Subtraction in Algebra Multiplication of Number Bases Subtraction of Number Bases Addition of Number Bases Division of Number Base Number Base Conversion Number Base System Significant Figures Rounding Off Numbers Decimal Place Value Fraction Word Problems Word Problems in Fraction Multiplication and Division of Fractions Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Expressing One Quantity as a Percentage of Another Expressing One Quantity as a Fraction of Another


Academic Questions in Mathematics

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Decagon - Len Academy

What type of polygon is shown in the above image?

  • A. Nonagon

  • B. Decagon

  • C. Octagon

  • D. Hexagon

  • E. Hepagon

  • F. Pentagon

Which of the following is not part of a circle?

  • A. Section

  • B. Sector

  • C. Segment

  • D. Semicircle

  • E. Secant

  • F. Center

Acute Angle - Len Academy

What angle is shown in the above image?

  • A. Complementary

  • B. Supplementary

  • C. Acute

  • D. Obtuse

  • E. Reflex

  • F. Straight

An angle greater than 90o but less than 180o is termed _____.

  • A. Complementary

  • B. Supplementary

  • C. Acute

  • D. Obtuse

  • E. Reflex

  • F. Straight

Factorize 12a2 - 20a + 3

  • A. (6a - 1)(2a - 3)

  • B. (6a - 1)(2a + 3)

  • C. (6a + 1)(2a - 3)

  • D. (6a + 1)(2a + 3)

  • E. (-6a + 1)(2a - 3)

  • F. (-6a + 1)(2a + 3)

Simplify 10ab + 7ab

  • A. 17ab2

  • B. 17a2b2

  • C. 3ab2

  • D. 3a2b2

  • E. 17ab

  • F 3ab

Which of the following is not a type of angle?

  • A. Right angle

  • B. Left Angle

  • C. Acute Angle

  • D. Complete Angle

  • E. Straight Angle

  • F. Reflex angle

Two lines that can never meet each other are best considered as _____ lines.

  • A. straight
  • B. vertical
  • C. horizontal
  • D. parallel
  • E. oblique
  • F. perpendicular



Prime Numbers


A prime number is any natural number that is greater than 1, and can be divisible (or divided) evenly only by 1 and the number itself; (that is: without leaving a fraction or decimal). This implies that a prime number cannot be divided evenly by any other number without leaving a remainder, with the exception of 1 and itself.

Please read on the place value of numbers here.

 

Below are some facts on prime numbers:

  • The smallest prime number is 2. Interestingly, 2 is both a prime and an even number. In fact, it holds a unique position in mathematics as the only even prime number (since it can be divided by itself (2) without leaving a remainder).

  • The number 1 is not prime number because it only has one factor. Interestingly, the number 1 is neither a prime number nor an even number, because it doesn't fit the definitions for prime numbers (needs two distinct factors) and an even number (not divisible by 2).

  • Prime number continues infinitely. This implies that there is no largest prime number.

  • Numbers greater than 1 that are not prime are termed composite numbers. 

  • There are only 25 prime numbers between 1 and 100. The numbers are:

Prime numbers between 1 and 100 - Len Academy

2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, 67, 71, 73, 79, 83, 89, 97 

Please read on the factors of numbers here.

 


Worked Examples on Prime Numbers


Example 1
  • Write the prime numbers between 1 and 10

Solution

  • Answer: 2, 3, 5 and 7

Reason for Answer: Each above number can only be divisible by 1 and itself.


 

Example 2
  • Write out the prime numbers between 40 and 60

Solution 

  • Answer: 41, 43, 47, 53 and 59

Reason for Answer: Each above number can only be divisible by 1 and itself.


 

Example 3
  • Write out the prime numbers between 80 and 90

Solution

  • Answer: 83, 87 and 89

Reason for Answer: Each above number can only be divisible by 1 and itself.


Example 4
  • Write the prime numbers between 25 and 50

Solution

  • Answer: 29, 31, 37, 41, 43 and 47

Reason for Answer: Each above number can only be divisible by 1 and itself.


 

Example 5
  • Write out the prime numbers between 70 and 100

Solution

  • Answer: 71, 73, 79, 83, 89, and 97

Reason for Answer: Each above number can only be divisible by 1 and itself.


 

Example 6
  • Write out the prime numbers between 200 and 250

Solution

  • Answer: 211, 223, 227, 229, 233, 239 and 241

Reason for Answer: Each above number can only be divisible by 1 and itself.

You can read on lowest common multiple (LCM) here.

 


Assignment on Prime Numbers


Write out the prime numbers between the following numbers:

  • 35 and 60

  • 80 and 200

  • I5 and 19

  • 55 and 99

  • 335 and 490

  • 80 and 100

  • 1 and 7

  • 39 and 73

  • 101 and 150

  • 0 and 44

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Amazing facts in Mathematics

The opposite sides of a dice will always give a sum of seven

31,556,926 seconds makes one year

From 0 through 1000, the only number that has the letter 'a' in it is 'one thousand'

÷

The division symbol '÷' is actually called an obelus

Four is the only number in the English language that is spelt with the same number of letters as the number (4) itself

40 is spelt as forty and not 'fourty'. It is the only number that is spelt with letters arranged in alphabetical order

An odd number is a number that cannot be divisible by 2.

Every odd number has an 'e' in its spelling. They include:

  • One
  • Three
  • Five
  • Seven
  • Nine

555 in Thailand sounds like 'hahaha'. This is because the number '5' means 'ha' in Thailand

In mathematics, 10! means 10 factorial. Below is its calculation:

10! = 10 x 9 x 8 x 7 x 6 x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 3628800

Interestingly, 3628800 seconds is the same as 42 days

42 days is the same as 6 weeks

We can therefore say that 10! equals 6 weeks or 3628800 seconds in mathematics

When you multiply 111,111,111 by 111,111,111; the result equals 12,345,678,987,654,321


Notable points in Mathematics

Let's use algebra to explain the simple statement below:

I am a number. When you subtract 3 from me, the result is 9. what number am I ?

Of course we know the answer is 12. You probably guessed it from your mind because it was that simple. The truth is, We could have a much more complicated statement of such; and that is where algebra comes into play.

Now, to apply algebra in the above statement, we use letters or alphabets to represent the unknown number(s). So using algebra, we can write:

  • Let the number be y

  • y - 3 = 9

  • y = 9 + 3

  • y = 12

Please read more on algebra here

Sides of a right angle triangle - Len Academy

 

The image above shows a right angled triangle. The angle of the above right triangle is denoted as θ. Below are some points to note:

Hypotenuse is always the longest side of the triangle.

Opposite is the side opposite the angle (θ)

Adjacent is the shorter side next to the angle (θ)

Each of Sin θ, cos θ and tan θ are the ratio of sides of the right triangle. They are calculated by using the formula (margic word) sohcahtoa:

Sohcahtoa - Len Academy

soh

Sin θ = Opposite/Hypotenuse

cah

Cos θ = Adjacent/Hypotenuse

toa

Tan θ = Opposite/Adjacent

Please read more on sine, cosine and tangent here

Circumference of a Circle - Len Academy

Circumference in mathematics means the distance around the edge of a circle (or a another curved surface).

Circumference is to circle or any other curved surface

Perimeter of a Rectangle - Len Academy

Perimeter means the distance around a square or rectangle or polygon.

Perimeter is to square or rectangle or polygon