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Continued Fraction Calculator

Convert a fraction to its continued fraction representation. Shows coefficients, convergents, and approximation error.

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Results

Continued Fraction

[3; 7, 16]

Number of Terms3
Final Convergent355/113
Approximation Error0
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Numerator and Denominator.
  2. Review the Continued Fraction result.
  3. Use Number of Terms and Final Convergent to inform your decision.
  4. Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.

What each input means

Numerator
Numerator of the fraction (e.g., 355 for the classic pi approximation 355/113)
Denominator
Denominator of the fraction

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Numerator = 355, Denominator = 113 = 2 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Continued Fraction
    Continued Fraction
    [3; 7, 16] = [3; 7, 16]
  3. Calculate Number of Terms
    Number of Terms
    3 = 3
  4. Calculate Final Convergent
    Final Convergent
    355/113 = 355/113

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