Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ954196
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 5
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0730-8639
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Fraction Reduction through Continued Fractions
Carley, Holly
Mathematics and Computer Education, v45 n1 p39-43 Win 2011
This article presents a method of reducing fractions without factoring. The ideas presented may be useful as a project for motivated students in an undergraduate number theory course. The discussion is related to the Euclidean Algorithm and its variations may lead to projects or early examples involving efficiency of an algorithm.
Descriptors: Number Concepts, Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Undergraduate Study, College Mathematics, Theories
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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