Primes whose digits sum to a prime

In summary, "Primes whose digits sum to a prime" are prime numbers where the sum of its individual digits is also a prime number. To determine if a number is one of these primes, you need to check if the number itself is prime and if the sum of its digits is also prime. There are no known special properties or patterns for these types of primes and they are considered to be rare and occur randomly. Not all numbers have this property, but there are infinitely many that do. Currently, there are no known practical applications for "Primes whose digits sum to a prime" and they are primarily studied for their mathematical curiosity.
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Is there a name for prime numbers whose digits sum to a prime number? For example, the prime 83 gives 8+3=11, a prime. Is there anything known about these primes, e.g. are there infinitely many of them?

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M
 
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OEIS http://oeis.org/A046704 calls these "additive primes" and Google finds others using this name. Perhaps that is enough to start your quest.
 

Related to Primes whose digits sum to a prime

1. What are "Primes whose digits sum to a prime"?

"Primes whose digits sum to a prime" refers to a special type of prime number where the sum of its individual digits is also a prime number. For example, 23 is a prime whose digits (2 and 3) sum to 5, which is also a prime number.

2. How do you determine if a number is a "Prime whose digits sum to a prime"?

To determine if a number is a "Prime whose digits sum to a prime", you need to first check if the number itself is a prime number. If it is, then you need to sum up all its individual digits and check if that sum is also a prime number. If both conditions are met, then the number is a "Prime whose digits sum to a prime".

3. Are there any special properties or patterns for "Primes whose digits sum to a prime"?

There are no known special properties or patterns for "Primes whose digits sum to a prime". These types of primes are considered to be rare and occur randomly in the sequence of prime numbers.

4. Can any number have a "Prime whose digits sum to a prime"?

No, not all numbers have a "Prime whose digits sum to a prime". For example, 10 is not a "Prime whose digits sum to a prime" because its digits (1 and 0) sum to 1, which is not a prime number. However, there are infinitely many numbers that do have this property.

5. Are "Primes whose digits sum to a prime" useful in any practical applications?

As of now, there are no known practical applications for "Primes whose digits sum to a prime". These types of primes are mostly studied for their mathematical curiosity and do not have any significant real-world applications.

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