Exact Computer Calculations with Infinitely Repeating Decimals.
Overview & Synopsis
Both computers and calculators are limited by architecture, operating system, and software, to some predetermined level of precision within decimal number presentation and calculation. However, there exists a base that produces a terminating decimal. (MM)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Exact Computer Calculations with Infinitely Repeating Decimals. |
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| Author / Organization | Bosse, Michael J., Liu, Fengshan, Nandakumar, N. R. |
| Subject & Discipline | Computation, Computer Uses in Education, Decimal Fractions |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2002 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-221589 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |