Integer Continued Fractions for Complex Numbers
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The paper on integer continued fractions for complex numbers sparks a discussion about the historical fascination with continued fractions among programmers and mathematicians, highlighting their enduring interest in the subject.
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> Abstract: Contrary to everybody, this self contained paper will show that continued fractions are not only perfectly amenable to arithmetic, they are amenable to perfect arithmetic.
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