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97

97 is a prime number — the largest two-digit prime — and the atomic number of berkelium.

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Where 97 fits

Where 97 fits: Mathematics, Related numbersMathematics: Prime, Happy number. Related numbers: 96.MathematicsPrimeHappy numberRelated numbers9697
97 connects to 2 worlds: mathematics, related numbers.

Why 97 is special

97's status as the largest two-digit prime makes it a small landmark: the last prime before the three-digit numbers begin.

Factors & digit properties

Divisors (2)
1, 97
Prime factorisation
97
Digit sum
16
Digital root
7

Representations

Decimal
97
Binary
1100001
Octal
141
Hexadecimal
61
Roman numeral
XCVII
Scientific notation
9.700 × 10^1

Other mathematical patterns

Related numbers & connections

Mathematical relationship
97 and 96 are consecutive integers.

97 and 96 are consecutive integers.

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Nearby in a sequence

  • is adjacent to96
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Science

  • 97 is the atomic number of berkelium.

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Mathematics

  • 97 is prime — the largest two-digit prime number.

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Common questions

Is 97 a prime number?

Yes, 97 is prime — it has exactly two positive divisors: 1 and itself.

What are the factors of 97?

The factors of 97 are 1, 97.

What is 97 in Roman numerals?

97 in Roman numerals is XCVII.

About this page's data

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Contextual records: 2 reviewer-confirmed records, sourced and reviewed before publication.

Last reviewed: 15 July 2026