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Peer reviewedLevine, Deborah – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1983
The Euclidean algorithm for finding the greatest common divisor is presented. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computation, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSchoaff, Eileen; Rising, Gerald – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Describes examples of rational representation as a guide for translating terminology and information encountered in manuals for computers. Discusses four limitations of the representation. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computation, Decimal Fractions, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedJoyner, Virginia G.; Haggard, Paul W. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Discusses how to express an n factorial as a product of powers of primes. Provides two examples and answers. Presents four related suggestions. (YP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computation, Division
