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Unique Properties of 56

  • 56 is the smallest long leg of a primitive Pythagorean triangle whose three side lengths are composite integers
  • 56 is the number of reduced 5-by-5 Latin squares

Rare Properties of 56

Pronic (Heteromecic)
Tetrahedral (Pyramidal)

Common Properties of 56

Abundant
Composite
Even
Lazy caterer
Odious
Practical