108

108 is a natural number that follows 107 and precedes 109. It is an even composite number with prime factorization 2^2 × 3^3, and it has 12 positive divisors. In decimal, it is written as 108; in other bases it is 0b1101100 in binary, 0o154 in octal, and 0x6C in hexadecimal. Its Roman numeral representation is CVIII, and in ASCII, decimal 108 corresponds to the lowercase letter 'l'.

In mathematics and number theory, 108 is a Harshad number in base 10 because it is divisible by the sum of its digits (1+0+8=9; 108/9=12). It is also a product of small primes (2^2 × 3^3) and has twelve divisors, a reflection of its factorization.

Cultural and religious significance: In many Indian spiritual traditions, 108 is regarded as sacred: malas or prayer beads are often composed of 108 beads; there are traditions about 108 defilements in Buddhism; and 108 sacred names or manifestations are recited in various practices.

Astronomy: The Messier object M108 is a galaxy in the Messier catalog. The Sun is roughly 108 times the Earth’s diameter, and the Earth–Sun distance is about 108 solar diameters.

Other uses: In India, 108 is an emergency services number for medical, police, and fire in many regions.