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55 in words

55

fifty-five

55 is written fifty-five.

Ways to write it

As an ordinal
fifty-fifth
Roman numeral
LV
Expanded form
50 + 5

Place value

PlaceDigitValue
tens550
ones55

Number facts

Even or odd
Odd
Prime or composite
Composite
Factors
1, 5, 11 and 55 (4 factors)
First 10 multiples
55, 110, 165, 220, 275, 330, 385, 440, 495, 550
Square
55 × 55 = 3,025
Square root
≈ 7.42
Sum of the digits
5 + 5 = 10
Rounded to the nearest 10
60
Number before
54
Number after
56
In binary
110111

Quick check

  1. What number comes just after 55?

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    56

  2. Is 55 even or odd?

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    Odd

  3. What is 55 + 10?

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    65

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Frequently asked questions

How do you write 55 in words?

55 is written "fifty-five".

Is 55 a prime number?

No. 55 is a composite number, because it has more than two factors.

What are the factors of 55?

The factors of 55 are 1, 5, 11 and 55.

How do you write 55 in Roman numerals?

55 in Roman numerals is LV.