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Unique Properties of 24

  • 24 is the only number that is the product of all the numbers less than its square root
  • 24 divides the difference between any two prime squares greater than three
  • The diagonals of a regular hexagon divide it into 24 regions
  • Subtracting one from each of its divisors (except 1 and 2, but including itself) yields a prime number - 24 is the largest number with this property
  • 24 is the smallest abundant factorial

Rare Properties of 24

Compositorial
Factorial

Common Properties of 24

Abundant
Composite
Even
Evil
Practical