Mathematica Long Numbers: Unexpected Results

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The discussion centers on the unexpected results encountered when adding extremely large numbers, specifically 1204812635653636 and 534095083405834058, which resulted in an incorrect output of 8234823635636365464560000 followed by numerous zeros. This anomaly suggests a potential overflow issue or limitations in the numerical representation within the programming environment used. The suggestion to consult Wolfram for accurate calculations indicates the need for reliable computational tools when handling large integers.

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hello

i try add 1204812635653636...a really long number...4235345345667 to 534095083405834058...long too...5703457034953. everything is ok, but my result is 8234823635636365464560000...and few pages with only 000000000000000000.


what happened?

ps all numbers is only for example.
 
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How about forwarding this to Wolfram? They should be able to give you an accurate answer.

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Vivek
 

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