The Binary Representation of Rational Numbers.

Schmalz, Rosemary

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Binary Representation of Rational Numbers.

Schmalz, Rosemary

Mathematics and Computer Education, v21 n2 p88-92 Spr 1987

Presented are the mathematical explanation of the algorithm for representing rational numbers in base two, paper-and-pencil methods for producing the representation, some patterns in these representations, and pseudocode for computer programs to explore these patterns. (MNS)

Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Software, Higher Education, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Number Systems, Pattern Recognition, Rational Numbers, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

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Language: English

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