What two number when multiplied equals 557 (five hundred fifty seven)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 557 is a multiple of 2 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 557
These numbers are called the factors of 557.
557= 557
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
557 is a prime number because it has only two factors 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.