diff --git a/Programs/python prime number.py b/Programs/python prime number.py
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+x=int(input('Enter the input number - '))
+for i in range(2,(x//2)+1):
+    s=0
+    if x%i==0:
+        s=s+1
+if s>=1:
+    print ('The given number is not a prime number(Composite number)')
+else:
+    print('The given number is a prime number')
+