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59 in words

59

fifty-nine

59 is written fifty-nine.

Ways to write it

As an ordinal
fifty-ninth
Roman numeral
LIX
Expanded form
50 + 9

Place value

PlaceDigitValue
tens550
ones99

Number facts

Even or odd
Odd
Prime or composite
Prime
Factors
1 and 59 (2 factors)
First 10 multiples
59, 118, 177, 236, 295, 354, 413, 472, 531, 590
Square
59 × 59 = 3,481
Square root
≈ 7.68
Sum of the digits
5 + 9 = 14
Rounded to the nearest 10
60
Number before
58
Number after
60
In binary
111011

Quick check

  1. What number comes just after 59?

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    60

  2. Is 59 even or odd?

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    Odd

  3. What is 59 + 10?

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    69

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Frequently asked questions

How do you write 59 in words?

59 is written "fifty-nine".

Is 59 a prime number?

Yes. 59 is a prime number: its only factors are 1 and 59.

What are the factors of 59?

The factors of 59 are 1 and 59.

How do you write 59 in Roman numerals?

59 in Roman numerals is LIX.