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Continued fraction

Every number has continued fraction form,let us call it{a0,a1,a2,a3,...},and also a engel expansion form,let us call it{b1,b2,b3,...},these sets are both lots of fraction's denominator.there is a formula for bk,my question is that are there any formula for ak?

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From: Bumpkinland

Registered: 2009-04-12

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Re: Continued fraction

Hi;

Yes there is a formula for generating a continued fraction.

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From: Harlan's World

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Re: Continued fraction

Hi

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continued_ … sentations

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