The number 487 is an integer that follows 486 and precedes 488. It is an odd number and can be expressed as the sum of two prime numbers, specifically 487 = 479 + 8. In mathematics, it is classified as a composite number, meaning it has divisors other than 1 and itself. In terms of its properties, 487 can be factored into 487 = 1 × 487. It does not have any perfect square factors, making it a unique number in various mathematical contexts. Additionally, it can be represented in different numeral systems, such as binary, where it is written as 111100111.