Composite Notions

A composite number is one that is neither prime nor 1. Show that 10201 is composite in any base.
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Composite Notions
A composite number is one that is neither prime nor 1.

Show that 10201 is composite in any base.

Likewise show that 10101 is composite in any base.

Further Reading: Learn About Number Bases by Toni Beardon