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26 (twenty-six) is the natural number following 25 and preceding 27. 20 (twenty) is the natural number following 19 and preceding 21. ... Look up six in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... In mathematics, a natural number can mean either an element of the set {1, 2, 3, ...} (i. ... 25 (twenty-five) is the natural number following 24 and preceding 26. ... 27 (twenty-seven) is the natural number following 26 and preceding 28. ...

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 19 (nineteen) is the natural number following 18 and preceding 20. ... 20 (twenty) is the natural number following 19 and preceding 21. ... 21 (twenty-one) is the natural number following 20 and preceding 22. ... 22 (twenty-two) is the natural number following 21 and preceding 23. ... This article is about the number 23. ... 24 (twenty-four) is the natural number following 23 and preceding 25. ... 25 (twenty-five) is the natural number following 24 and preceding 26. ... 27 (twenty-seven) is the natural number following 26 and preceding 28. ... 28 (twenty-eight) is the natural number following 27 and preceding 29. ... 29 (twenty-nine) is the natural number following 28 and preceding 30. ... 30 (thirty) is the natural number following 29 and preceding 31. ...

List of numbersIntegers This is a list of articles about numbers (not about numerals). ... The integers are commonly denoted by the above symbol. ...

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 0 (zero) is both a number and a numerical digit used to represent that number in numerals. ... 10 (ten) is an even natural number following 9 and preceding 11. ... 20 (twenty) is the natural number following 19 and preceding 21. ... 30 (thirty) is the natural number following 29 and preceding 31. ... 40 (forty) is the natural number following 39 and preceding 41. ... 50 (fifty) is the number following 49 and preceding 51. ... 60 (sixty) is the natural number following 59 and preceding 61. ... Look up seventy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 80 (eighty) is the natural number following 79 and preceding 81. ... 90 (ninety) is the natural number preceded by 89 and followed by 91. ... 100 (one hundred) (the Roman numeral is C for centum) is the natural number following 99 and preceding 101. ...

Cardinal 26
twenty-six
Ordinal 26th
twenty-sixth
Factorization 2 cdot 13
Divisors 1, 2, 13, 26
Roman numeral XXVI
Binary 11010
Hexadecimal 1A

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Aleph-0, the smallest infinite cardinal In mathematics, cardinal numbers, or cardinals for short, are a generalized kind of number used to denote the size of a set. ... Commonly, ordinal numbers, or ordinals for short, are numbers used to denote the position in an ordered sequence: first, second, third, fourth, etc. ... In mathematics, factorization or factoring is the decomposition of an object (for example, a number, a polynomial, or a matrix) into a product of other objects, or factors, which when multiplied together give the original. ... In mathematics, a divisor of an integer n, also called a factor of n, is an integer which evenly divides n without leaving a remainder. ... The system of Roman numerals is a numeral system originating in ancient Rome, and was adapted from Etruscan numerals. ... The binary numeral system, or base-2 number system, is a numeral system that represents numeric values using two symbols, usually 0 and 1. ... In mathematics and computer science, hexadecimal, base-16, or simply hex, is a numeral system with a radix, or base, of 16, usually written using the symbols 0–9 and A–F, or a–f. ...

In mathematics

Twenty-six is a composite number, its proper divisors being 1, 2, and 13. 26 is the only number between a square number and a cube number, the numbers being 25 (5 squared) and 27 (3 cubed). This was first proved by Fermat. A composite number is a positive integer which has a positive divisor other than one or itself. ... In mathematics, a divisor of an integer n, also called a factor of n, is an integer which evenly divides n without leaving a remainder. ... Look up one in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... “II” redirects here. ... 13 (thirteen) is the natural number following 12 and preceding 14. ... In mathematics, a square number, sometimes also called a perfect square, is an integer that can be written as the square of some other integer. ... In mathematics, a perfect cube or cube number, is an integer that can be written as the cube (arithmetic) of some other integer. ... Look up five in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article discusses the number three. ...


There is no solution to the equation φ(x) = 26, making 26 a nontotient. Nor is there a solution to x - φ(x) = 26, making 26 a noncototient. The first thousand values of φ(n) In number theory, the totient (n) of a positive integer n is defined to be the number of positive integers less than or equal to n and coprime to n. ... A nontotient is a positive integer n which is not in the range of Eulers totient function φ, that is, for which φ(x) = n has no solution. ... A noncototient is a positive integer n that can not be expressed as the difference between a positive integer m and the number of coprime integers below it. ...


In the classification of finite simple groups there are 26 sporadic groups. The classification of the finite simple groups is a vast body of work in mathematics, mostly published between around 1955 and 1983, which is thought to classify all of the finite simple groups. ...


26 is a repdigit in base 3 (222). In recreational mathematics, a repdigit is a natural number composed of repeated instances of the same digit, most often in the decimal numeral system. ...


26 is the 7th distinct biprime (2.13) and the 5th with 2 as its lowest non-unitary prime factor. The aliquot sum σ(n) of 26 is 16 with an aliquot sequence of 8 members ; (26,16,15,9,4,3,1,0), leading to 0 through the prime 3 the 6th composite number so to do. In mathematics, a semiprime (also called biprime or 2-almost prime) is a natural number that is the product of two (not necessarily distinct) prime numbers. ... Gaius Caesar meets with the king of Parthia on the Euphrates. ... Events A Roman army of 90,000 men commanded by Germanicus gains a victory at Idistaviso, defeating the German war chief Arminius and capturing his wife Thusnelda, and recovering the lost eagles of Varus legions. ... Events By place Roman Empire The rule of Augustus is renewed for a ten-year period. ... The term composite can refer to several different things: A dental composite is an type of tooth filling material made of a plastic matrix containing high-strength quartz filler particles. ...


In science

It has been suggested that List of elements by atomic number be merged into this article or section. ... General Name, Symbol, Number iron, Fe, 26 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 8, 4, d Appearance lustrous metallic with a grayish tinge Standard atomic weight 55. ... In physics, spacetime is a mathematical model that combines space and time into a single construct called the space-time continuum. ... :For other senses of this word, see dimension (disambiguation). ... Bosonic string theory is the original version of string theory, developed in the late 1960s. ...

Astronomy

  • The Saros number of the solar eclipse series which began on -2022 March 29 and ended on -724 May 17. The duration of Saros series 26 was 1298.1 years, and it contained 73 solar eclipses.
  • The Saros number of the lunar eclipse series which began on -1937 August 28 and ended on -386 March 17. The duration of Saros series 26 was 1550.5 years, and it contained 87 lunar eclipses.

The Messier objects are a set of astronomical objects catalogued by Charles Messier in his catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters first published in 1774. ... Open Cluster M26 (also known as Messier Object 26, Messier 26, M26, or NGC 6694) is an open cluster in the Scutum constellation. ... The apparent magnitude (m) of a star, planet or other heavenly body is a measure of its apparent brightness; that is, the amount of light received from the object. ... The Pleiades is one of the most famous open clusters. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Scutum (Latin for shield) is a small constellation. ... The New General Catalogue (NGC) is the most well-known catalogue of deep sky objects in amateur astronomy. ... An example of a spiral galaxy, the Pinwheel Galaxy (also known as Messier 101 or NGC 5457) A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: A considerable total angular momentum Composed of a central bulge surrounded by a... Pegasus (IPA: ) is a northern constellation, named after the mythological winged horse Pegasus. ... A Saros cycle is a period of 6585 + 1/3 days (approximately 18 years 10 days and 8 hours) which can be used to predict eclipses of the sun and the moon. ... Photo taken during the 1999 eclipse. ... March 29 is the 88th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (89th in leap years). ... May 17 is the 137th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (138th in leap years). ... Time lapse movie of the 3 March 2007 lunar eclipse A lunar eclipse occurs whenever the Moon passes through some portion of the Earths shadow. ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... March 17 is the 76th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (77th in leap years). ...

In religion

This article does not cite any references or sources. ... It has been suggested that Yahweh be merged into this article or section. ... For the novel by Michael Crichton, see Timeline (novel). ... This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and henotheism. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

In other fields

Twenty-six is:

For other events named World Series, see World Series (disambiguation). ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Vintage German letter balance for home use Look up letter in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Latin alphabet, also called the Roman alphabet, is the most widely used alphabetic writing system in the world today. ... Interlingua is an international auxiliary language (IAL) published in 1951 by the International Auxiliary Language Association (IALA). ... Capital letters or majuscules (in the Roman alphabet: A, B, C, ...) are one type of case in a writing system. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Letter case. ... Modern day marathon runners The word marathon refers to a long-distance road running event of 42. ... Interstate 26 (abbreviated I-26) is an east-west main route of the Interstate Highway System in the Southeastern United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32°430N to 35°12N... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... John William Will Ferrell (born July 16, 1967[1]) is an Emmy and Golden Globe nominated Irish-American comedian, impressionist and actor who first established himself as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, and has since gone on to a successful film career. ... James Christopher Jamie McMurray (born June 3, 1976 in Joplin, Missouri) is a NASCAR driver. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... A state is a political association with effective dominion over a geographic area. ... TV Show Reference Episode is the word usually used to refer to a part of a serial television or radio program. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Dinotopia: Land Apart From Time by James Gurney Dinotopia is a fictitious utopian place created by author and illustrator James Gurney. ... A pseudonym (Greek pseudo + -onym: false name) is an artificial, fictitious name, also known as an alias, used by an individual as an alternative to a persons true name. ... Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ... Doc Corbin Dart Doc Corbin Dart (1953 - ) was lead singer, founder, and lyricist of Lansing, Michigan, USAs seminal 80s punk rock act the The Crucifucks. ... The United States has employed conscription (mandatory military service, also called the draft) several times, usually during war but also during the nominal peace of the Cold War. ... The Guinness Book of Records (or in recent editions Guinness World Records, and in previous US editions Guinness Book of World Records) is a book published annually, containing an internationally recognized collection of superlatives: both in terms of human achievement and the extrema of the natural world. ... A received SMS being announced on a Nokia phone. ... this article is about the Brazilian city. ... In biology, a genus (plural genera) is a grouping in the classification of living organisms having one or more related and morphologically similar species. ... The genus Serrasalmus is used to group several species of piranha, including the red-bellied piranha and the black piranha. ... Genera Catoprion Citharinus Pristobrycon Pygocentrus Serrasalmus The piranhas or pirañas are a group of carnivorous freshwater fish living in South American rivers. ... A vast number of species of fish have been successfully kept in the home aquarium. ... A standard dart board. ... Two standard six-sided pipped dice with rounded corners. ... Face The 1930s (years from 1930–1939) were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression, also known in Europe as the World Depression. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Linda de Mol host of Miljoenenjacht (and the sister of Endemols founder), enters the game shows set. ...

Historical years

26 A.D., 26 B.C., 1926, 2026, etc. Events Pontius Pilate is appointed as Prefect of Judaea. ... Centuries: 2nd century BC - 1st century BC - 1st century Decades: 70s BC 60s BC 50s BC 40s BC 30s BC - 20s BC - 10s BC 0s 10s 20s 30s Years: 31 BC 30 BC 29 BC 28 BC 27 BC 26 BC 25 BC 24 BC 23 BC 22 BC 21... 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... 2026 (MMXXVI) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Reference

  • Prime Curios! 26 from the Prime Pages
  • [1] "Twenty-six." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica 2007 Ultimate Reference Suite. Chicago: Encyclopædia Britannica, 2007.

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26 (number) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (369 words)
Twenty-six is a composite number, its proper divisors being 1, 2, and 13.
26 is the only number between a square number and a cube number, the numbers being 25 (5 squared) and 27 (3 cubed).
Often the number of episodes in a television program each year; this allows one new show per week for half the year, and one rerun per week for the rest of the year.
Hexavigesimal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (206 words)
Base 26 is a fairly natural way of representing numbers as text using the 26-letter Latin alphabet.
The number of interest is expressed in base 26, and then the 26 different base-26 digits are identified with letters as 0=A, 1=B, 2=C,...
The fact that 26 is a composite number and lies between two composite numbers (25 and 27) leads to many simple fractions.
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