Egyptian division: Difference between revisions

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So 580 divided by 34 using the Egyptian method is '''<code>17</code>''' remainder (578 - 580) or '''<code>2</code>'''.

 

 

The task is to create a function that does [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_mathematics#Multiplication_and_division Egyptian division]. The function should<br />

closely follow the description above in using a list/array of powers of two, and<br />

* Functions should be clear interpretations of the algorithm.

* Use the function to divide 580 by 34 and show the answer '''here, on this page'''.

 

 

;References:

:* &nbsp; [https://discoveringegypt.com/egyptian-hieroglyphic-writing/egyptian-mathematics-numbers-hieroglyphs/ Egyptian Number System]

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