What is 56?

56 is a positive integer that follows 55 and precedes 57 in the natural number sequence. It is an even number as it is divisible by 2 without leaving a remainder.

In Roman numerals, 56 is represented as "LVI".

In mathematics, 56 is a composite number, meaning it has factors other than 1 and itself. The prime factorization of 56 is 2^3 × 7. This means that 56 can be expressed as a product of these prime numbers: 2 × 2 × 2 × 7.

56 is also the sum of the first six square numbers: 1^2 + 2^2 + 3^2 + 4^2 + 5^2 + 6^2 = 56.

In sports, 56 is a significant number for various reasons. In American football, it is the number of the most famous player who has worn it, Lawrence Taylor, a Hall of Fame linebacker for the New York Giants. In basketball, 56 points is the most points scored by a single player in a game in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This record was set by Wilt Chamberlain in 1962.

Additionally, 56 is a common number in addressing and designating places or things, such as highways, buildings, and products.