Number Theory
The study of whole numbers and their relationships are all part of number theory. Prime numbers, modular arithmetic, and divisibility are all topics that come up in the study of numbers. This is when fun facts about the numbers around us come to life!
Topics in number theory include:
- Prime numbers/factorization
- Amicable numbers
- Fibonacci numbers
Here are some fun facts about the famous "number of the beast", found on TimeBlimp.com. The number 666 happens to have some interesting numerical properties, including the fact that it’s the sum of the squares of the first seven prime numbers: