MHB GCD: Fastest Method to Simplify Fractions

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The discussion centers on finding faster methods to simplify fractions, specifically questioning the efficiency of Euclid's algorithm. The user successfully simplified the fraction 196707/250971 to 29/37 using the GCD of 6783 but seeks alternative methods. Suggestions include the Trachtenberg Speed System and the Binary GCD algorithm, which could potentially streamline the process. Participants emphasize that each step in Euclid's algorithm involves division, implying that improving division techniques could enhance the overall speed of simplification. The conversation highlights a shared interest in exploring various mathematical approaches to fraction simplification.
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Hello,
I wounder if there is more method Then using euclides algoritmen to solve this problem
Simplifie/shorten(I Dont know how to say in english) $$\frac{196707}{250971}$$ and I get GCD=6783 and get the answer $$\frac{29}{37}$$ is there more method? Is there à method that is a lot more faster Then this one and that method you take out all prime number?
 
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Ackbach said:
There's a novel way of dividing numbers by others numbers of arbitrary length quickly.

How does division helps to simplify a fraction?

Petrus said:
Is there any method that is a lot more faster than this one

I don't see why you think Euclid's method is slow, can elaborate your logic a bit? Well, you might want to look at the Binary GCD algorith then since it shorten the work of finding the GCD quite a bit.
 
mathbalarka said:
How does division helps to simplify a fraction?
I don't see why you think Euclid's method is slow, can elaborate your logic a bit? Well, you might want to look at the Binary GCD algorith then since it shorten the work of finding the GCD quite a bit.
Naa its not really hard, I was just looking for more method to solve it :)
 
mathbalarka said:
How does division helps to simplify a fraction?

Each step of the Euclidean algorithm is a division problem, is it not? If you can speed up each step of Euclid's algorithm, then you speed up Euclid's algorithm.
 
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