Category: Mathematics

How to do “Limitless” Math in Python – KDnugget

How to perform arbitrary-precision computation and much more math (and fast too) than what is possible with the built-in math…

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Multiplication algorithm

A multiplication algorithm is an algorithm (or method) to multiply two numbers. Depending on the size of the numbers, different algorithms are used. Efficient multiplication algorithms…

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Solve Math Equations That Are Stubborn as a Goat

If you’ve ever taken a math test, you’ve probably met a grazing goat. Usually it’s tied to a fence post…

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Mathematicians Find a New Class of Digitally Delicate Primes

Take a look at the numbers 294,001, 505,447 and 584,141. Notice anything special about them? You may recognize that they’re…

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Maths Club: From Circles to Approaching Squares

Monday was the final meeting of maths club before Christmas, we explored the graphs of equations of circles, going into…

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Mathematics and computer science: Key to the future

Dr John Yardley, Managing Director of Threads Software Ltd, details precisely why mathematics and computer science are key to the…

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