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Sad Number Checker

Check if a number is a sad number. A sad number never reaches 1 when repeatedly summing the squares of its digits — it enters an infinite cycle.

Is Sad Number?

Yes

4 is a sad number (enters a cycle, never reaches 1)

Sequence

4 → 16 → 37 → 58 → 89 → 145 → 42 → 20 → 4

Steps Before Cycle / End

8.00

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