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Python Representation Of Floating Point Numbers

I spent an hour today trying to figure out why return abs(val-desired) Solution 1: Yes, this can b… Read more Python Representation Of Floating Point Numbers

Is There A Way To Return A Fully Reduced Ratio When Calling .as_integer_ratio()?

I noticed something strange when calling .as_integer_ratio() on some floats. for example: (2.2).as_… Read more Is There A Way To Return A Fully Reduced Ratio When Calling .as_integer_ratio()?

Why Is Rounding 0.5 (decimal) Not Exact?

One half, i.e. 0.5 in decimal, has an exact binary representation: 0.1 Nevertheless, if I round it … Read more Why Is Rounding 0.5 (decimal) Not Exact?