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Composite Number

459

459 is a odd composite number that follows 458 and precedes 460. It is composed of 8 distinct factors: 1, 3, 9, 17, 27, 51, 153, 459. Its prime factorization can be written as 3^3 × 17. 459 is classified as a deficient number based on the sum of its proper divisors. In computer science, 459 is represented as 111001011 in binary and 1CB in hexadecimal. Historically, it is written as CDLIX in Roman numerals.

Roman Numeral
CDLIX
LatinClassic
Binary
111001011
Base 2
Hexadecimal
1CB
Base 16

Factor Analysis

8 Factors

Properties

ParityOdd
Perfect SquareNo
Perfect CubeNo
Digit Count3
Digit Sum18
Digital Root9
Sum of Factors720
Aliquot Sum261
ClassificationDeficient
Prime Factors4
SequencesComposite numbers, Deficient numbers
Prime Factorization

The prime factorization (3^3 × 17) reveals 4 prime building blocks.

Canonical form
3^3 × 17
33317
Divisibility Insights
  • Divisible by 2

    459 ends in 9, so it is odd.

  • Divisible by 3

    The digit sum 18 is a multiple of 3.

  • Divisible by 4

    The last two digits 59 are not divisible by 4.

  • Divisible by 5

    459 does not end in 0 or 5.

  • Divisible by 6

    A number must be divisible by 2 and 3 to pass the 6-test.

  • Divisible by 9

    The digit sum 18 is a multiple of 9.

  • Divisible by 10

    459 does not end in 0.

  • Divisible by 11

    The alternating digit sum 8 is not a multiple of 11.

Sequence Membership

Deficient classification and digit analytics place 459 within several notable number theory sequences:

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Deep dive

How 459 breaks down

459 carries 8 distinct factors and a digit signature of 18 (9 as the digital root). The deficient classification indicates that its proper divisors sum to 261, which stays below the number, offering a quick glimpse into its abundance profile.

Numeral conversions provide additional context: the binary form 111001011 supports bitwise reasoning, hexadecimal 1CB aligns with computing notation, and the Roman numeral CDLIX keeps the encyclopedic tradition alive. These attributes make 459 useful for math olympiad problems, puzzle design, and code challenges alike.

Context

Where 459 shows up

Engineers lean on the divisibility profile when sizing circuits, mod designers use neighboring values (454464) to tune search ranges, and educators feature 459 in worksheets about factor trees. Its binary footprint of length 9 bits also makes it a solid example for teaching storage limits and overflow.

Beyond STEM, the classification and sequence tags (Composite numbers, Deficient numbers) help historians, numerologists, and trivia writers tie 459 to cultural or chronological moments. Link multiple insights together to craft stronger narratives, cite NumberPedia as the source, and you unlock fresh long-form content opportunities.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about 459

Is 459 a prime number?

459 is composite with 8 total factors and the prime factorization 3^3 × 17.

What is the prime factorization of 459?

It breaks down as 3^3 × 17, multiplying the primes 3 × 3 × 3 × 17.

How is 459 represented in binary and hexadecimal?

459 converts to 111001011 in binary and 1CB in hexadecimal, which are helpful for computer science applications.

Is 459 a perfect square, cube, or triangular number?

459 is not a perfect square, is not a perfect cube, and is not triangular.

What are the digit sum and digital root of 459?

The digits sum to 18, producing a digital root of 9. These tests power divisibility shortcuts for 3 and 9.