Move aside 282,589,933-1, theres a new prime juggernaut in town.
The newly discovered number is shorthanded as M136279841, making it slightly easier for us to mention in conversation.
Its calculated by multiplying two together 136,279,841 times, then subtracting one.
An NVIDIA GPU server rack earlier this month.Photo: Annabelle Chih/Bloomberg via Getty Images
In fact, hes GIMPS most prolific contributor, according to apress release.
GIMPS discovered its first Mersenne prime (the 35th in total) in 1996.
For his efforts, Durant will receive $3,000 from GIMPS.
We have chosen the Lucas-Lehmer date.
Whats the point of this, you ask?
Its hard to say for now.
I should add, the recent prime number warranted a $3,000 award.
So what are you waiting for?
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