{"id":215954,"date":"2024-01-22T03:19:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T03:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/"},"modified":"2024-01-22T03:19:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T03:19:53","slug":"how-value-of-pi-is-calculated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/","title":{"rendered":"How Value of Pi is Calculated?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pi (\u03c0) is an important mathematical constant defined as the ratio of a circle&#8217;s circumference to its diameter. It is approximately equal to 3.14159, although it is an irrational number, which means it cannot be expressed as a simple fraction. Over the centuries, mathematicians and scientists have devised various methods to calculate the value of pi with higher and higher levels of accuracy. Let&#8217;s explore some of these methods below:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#1_Archimedes_Approximation\" title=\"1. Archimedes&#8217; Approximation:\">1. Archimedes&#8217; Approximation:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#2_Calculus-Based_Approaches\" title=\"2. Calculus-Based Approaches:\">2. Calculus-Based Approaches:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#3_Infinite_Series\" title=\"3. Infinite Series:\">3. Infinite Series:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#4_Fourier_Transform\" title=\"4. Fourier Transform:\">4. Fourier Transform:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#5_Computer-Based_Methods\" title=\"5. Computer-Based Methods:\">5. Computer-Based Methods:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#6_Monte_Carlo_Method\" title=\"6. Monte Carlo Method:\">6. Monte Carlo Method:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#7_Gibonacci_Formula\" title=\"7. **Gibonacci Formula**:\">7. **Gibonacci Formula**:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#8_Chudnovsky_Algorithm\" title=\"8. Chudnovsky Algorithm:\">8. Chudnovsky Algorithm:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#9_Spigot_Algorithm\" title=\"9. Spigot Algorithm:\">9. Spigot Algorithm:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#10_Machins_Formula\" title=\"10. Machin&#8217;s Formula:\">10. Machin&#8217;s Formula:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#11_Power_Series\" title=\"11. Power Series:\">11. Power Series:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#12_Approximating_with_Divisibility\" title=\"12. **Approximating with Divisibility**:\">12. **Approximating with Divisibility**:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#Q1_How_many_digits_of_pi_have_been_calculated\" title=\"Q1: How many digits of pi have been calculated?\">Q1: How many digits of pi have been calculated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#Q2_Can_pi_be_calculated_exactly\" title=\"Q2: Can pi be calculated exactly?\">Q2: Can pi be calculated exactly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#Q3_How_accurate_is_the_value_of_pi_used_in_everyday_calculations\" title=\"Q3: How accurate is the value of pi used in everyday calculations?\">Q3: How accurate is the value of pi used in everyday calculations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#Q4_Why_is_it_important_to_calculate_pi_to_billions_of_digits\" title=\"Q4: Why is it important to calculate pi to billions of digits?\">Q4: Why is it important to calculate pi to billions of digits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#Q5_Are_there_any_real-world_applications_for_precise_pi_calculations\" title=\"Q5: Are there any real-world applications for precise pi calculations?\">Q5: Are there any real-world applications for precise pi calculations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#Q6_How_did_ancient_civilizations_approximate_the_value_of_pi\" title=\"Q6: How did ancient civilizations approximate the value of pi?\">Q6: How did ancient civilizations approximate the value of pi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#Q7_Who_was_the_first_to_discover_the_irrationality_of_pi\" title=\"Q7: Who was the first to discover the irrationality of pi?\">Q7: Who was the first to discover the irrationality of pi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#Q8_Is_pi_a_transcendental_number\" title=\"Q8: Is pi a transcendental number?\">Q8: Is pi a transcendental number?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#Q9_Are_there_any_formulas_that_exactly_calculate_the_value_of_pi\" title=\"Q9: Are there any formulas that exactly calculate the value of pi?\">Q9: Are there any formulas that exactly calculate the value of pi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#Q10_How_can_the_calculation_of_pi_help_test_the_limits_of_computing_power\" title=\"Q10: How can the calculation of pi help test the limits of computing power?\">Q10: How can the calculation of pi help test the limits of computing power?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#Q11_Are_there_any_open_problems_related_to_pi\" title=\"Q11: Are there any open problems related to pi?\">Q11: Are there any open problems related to pi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-value-of-pi-is-calculated\/#Q12_Is_there_a_world_record_for_calculating_the_most_digits_of_pi\" title=\"Q12: Is there a world record for calculating the most digits of pi?\">Q12: Is there a world record for calculating the most digits of pi?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Archimedes_Approximation\"><\/span>1. Archimedes&#8217; Approximation:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>One of the oldest methods to calculate pi is based on inscribed and circumscribed polygons. Archimedes used this method to approximate pi by inscribing and circumscribing polygons with increasing number of sides around a circle. By using polygons with 96 sides, he was able to calculate pi with an accuracy of around 3.14159292.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Calculus-Based_Approaches\"><\/span>2. Calculus-Based Approaches:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>As calculus evolved, new methods for approximating pi were discovered. For instance, one method involves evaluating the arctan function series, which converges to pi\/4. By summing up enough terms of this series, the value of pi can be obtained.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Infinite_Series\"><\/span>3. Infinite Series:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>An infinite series is a sum of infinitely many terms. Some infinite series converge to pi, allowing its calculation to a high degree of precision. For example, the Leibniz formula for pi states that pi\/4 = 1 &#8211; 1\/3 + 1\/5 &#8211; 1\/7 + 1\/9 &#8211; &#8230; By including more terms, we can progressively improve the accuracy of the approximation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Fourier_Transform\"><\/span>4. Fourier Transform:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The Fourier Transform, a technique used in signal processing and other fields, relates a function in the time domain to its frequency components. By using the Fourier Transform, one can calculate pi by applying it to a specific function.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Computer-Based_Methods\"><\/span>5. Computer-Based Methods:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>With the advent of computers, new methods for calculating pi have emerged. These methods utilize algorithms, such as the Bailey\u2013Borwein\u2013Plouffe (BBP) algorithm, which uses a combination of calculus, infinite series, and modular arithmetic to calculate pi.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Monte_Carlo_Method\"><\/span>6. Monte Carlo Method:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The Monte Carlo method is a statistical technique that uses random sampling to solve problems. In the case of calculating pi, the method involves generating random points within a square and determining how many fall within a quarter of a unit circle. By comparing the number of points inside the circle to the total number of points generated, an approximation of pi can be obtained.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Gibonacci_Formula\"><\/span>7. **Gibonacci Formula**:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Gibonacci formula<\/strong>, discovered by mathematician Simon Plouffe, allows for the calculation of pi using the relations between Gibbs functions and binomial coefficients. This formula enables the generation of individual digits of pi without the need for previous digits, making it a valuable tool.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Chudnovsky_Algorithm\"><\/span>8. Chudnovsky Algorithm:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The Chudnovsky algorithm, developed by brothers David and Gregory Chudnovsky, is a fast algorithm for calculating pi. It involves an infinite series expansion combined with modular arithmetic. The Chudnovsky algorithm has been used to calculate pi to billions of digits.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Spigot_Algorithm\"><\/span>9. Spigot Algorithm:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The spigot algorithm for calculating pi, developed by mathematicians Stanley Rabinowitz and Stan Wagon, generates its digits one by one, without the need for more previous digits. This algorithm is highly efficient and has been used to calculate pi to trillions of decimal places.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Machins_Formula\"><\/span>10. Machin&#8217;s Formula:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Machin&#8217;s formula is an elegant mathematical identity that allows for the computation of pi. It involves employing the arctan function and specific rational numbers in a series expansion. John Machin&#8217;s formula, published in 1706, was instrumental in the calculation of pi to a large number of digits.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Power_Series\"><\/span>11. Power Series:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Power series are mathematical series that involve terms raised to varying powers. Several power series, such as the Gregory-Leibniz series and the Nilakantha series, converge to pi, enabling its approximation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Approximating_with_Divisibility\"><\/span>12. **Approximating with Divisibility**:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Approximating pi with divisibility<\/strong> is a method that utilizes the properties of prime numbers to calculate pi. By examining the divisibility of integers, one can obtain a rational approximation of pi.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_How_many_digits_of_pi_have_been_calculated\"><\/span>Q1: How many digits of pi have been calculated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A1: As of March 2021, pi has been calculated to a mind-boggling 50 trillion digits using various algorithms and supercomputers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Can_pi_be_calculated_exactly\"><\/span>Q2: Can pi be calculated exactly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A2: No, pi is an irrational number, meaning it cannot be expressed exactly as a decimal or fraction. Its decimal representation goes on infinitely without repeating.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_How_accurate_is_the_value_of_pi_used_in_everyday_calculations\"><\/span>Q3: How accurate is the value of pi used in everyday calculations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A3: For most everyday calculations, using pi rounded to 3.14 or 3.141 is accurate enough. The precision required depends on the specific application.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Why_is_it_important_to_calculate_pi_to_billions_of_digits\"><\/span>Q4: Why is it important to calculate pi to billions of digits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A4: Calculating pi to a high number of digits serves both practical and theoretical purposes. It helps test the limits of computational algorithms and contributes to our understanding of mathematical constants and their properties.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Are_there_any_real-world_applications_for_precise_pi_calculations\"><\/span>Q5: Are there any real-world applications for precise pi calculations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A5: Yes, pi finds applications in various fields such as physics, engineering, computer graphics, number theory, and many more. Its precise value is crucial for accurate calculations in these domains.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_How_did_ancient_civilizations_approximate_the_value_of_pi\"><\/span>Q6: How did ancient civilizations approximate the value of pi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A6: Ancient civilizations like the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Chinese approximated pi using geometrical shapes and simple ratios. The most common approximation used was 3, although more accurate approximations were present in certain cultures.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_Who_was_the_first_to_discover_the_irrationality_of_pi\"><\/span>Q7: Who was the first to discover the irrationality of pi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A7: The ancient Greek mathematician Hippasus of Metapontum is believed to be the first to prove the irrationality of pi around the 5th century BCE.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q8_Is_pi_a_transcendental_number\"><\/span>Q8: Is pi a transcendental number?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A8: Yes, pi is not only irrational but also a transcendental number. This means it cannot be the solution to any polynomial equation with integer coefficients.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q9_Are_there_any_formulas_that_exactly_calculate_the_value_of_pi\"><\/span>Q9: Are there any formulas that exactly calculate the value of pi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A9: No known formula can exactly calculate the value of pi. The formulas and algorithms discussed earlier provide increasingly accurate approximations, but they do not yield an exact value.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q10_How_can_the_calculation_of_pi_help_test_the_limits_of_computing_power\"><\/span>Q10: How can the calculation of pi help test the limits of computing power?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A10: Calculating pi to billions or trillions of digits requires significant computational power and efficient algorithms. Pushing the boundaries of pi&#8217;s calculation represents a challenge for mathematicians, computer scientists, and the capabilities of supercomputers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q11_Are_there_any_open_problems_related_to_pi\"><\/span>Q11: Are there any open problems related to pi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A11: Yes, there are several open problems concerning the properties of pi. For example, the distribution of its digits and the normality of its decimal representation are topics that continue to be actively researched.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q12_Is_there_a_world_record_for_calculating_the_most_digits_of_pi\"><\/span>Q12: Is there a world record for calculating the most digits of pi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A12: Yes, the Guinness World Record for calculating the most digits of pi is constantly updated. Currently, the record stands at over 50 trillion digits, accomplished by computer scientist Timothy Mullican in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, pi, as a mathematical constant, has fascinated mathematicians for centuries. Through the ingenuity and perseverance of mathematicians and the power of modern computation, we have been able to calculate pi to billions and even trillions of digits. This ever-increasing precision allows us to explore the properties and applications of pi in various scientific and mathematical domains.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pi (\u03c0) is an important mathematical constant defined as the ratio of a circle&#8217;s circumference to its diameter. It is approximately equal to 3.14159, although it is an irrational number, which means it cannot be expressed as a simple fraction. 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