MHB What are some interesting approximations of pi?

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The discussion highlights various interesting approximations of pi, including the well-known $\frac{22}{7}$ and $\frac{355}{113}$, which accurately represents pi to six decimal places. An intriguing approximation mentioned is the sum of two surds, $\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3}$. A mnemonic for remembering pi is noted: "May I have a large container of coffee," where the letter count corresponds to the digits of pi. Additionally, the thread references a collection of unique approximations and celebrates a specific "Wagon Wheel Approximation of Pi" featured on Pi Day. The conversation invites further contributions on interesting observations related to pi.
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we know a couple of approximate values of $\pi$ mostly $\frac{22}{7}$ and $\frac{355}{133}$ but one I found (from the net )interesting was sum of 2 surds $\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3}$.if anyone is aware of other of interesting observation kindly let me know.
 
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Not an approximation but a mnemonic: "May I have a large container of coffee". The number of letters in each word: 3.1415926.
 
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