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Euclidean algorithm (複数形 Euclidean algorithms)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/30 13:38 UTC 版)
In mathematics, the Euclidean algorithm (also called Euclid's algorithm) is an efficient method for computing the greatest common divisor (GCD), also known as the greatest common factor (GCF) or highest common factor (HCF). It is named after the Greek mathematician Euclid, who described it in Books VII and X of his Elements.