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Infinity

Infinity is a term commonly used to refer to a quantity or distance that is so large it cannot be counted or measured. In mathematics, the idea of infinity forms an important part of set theory. More »

THE ARITHMETIC LIBRARY

Addition

Addition is a way of putting together two or more things to find out how many there are all... More >>

Arithmetic

Arithmetic is the process of calculating by means of symbols called numerals. It is the part of... More >>

Cancellation

Cancellation is a method of shortening mathematical problems by striking out terms or factors. To... More >>

Chisanbop

Chisanbop, CHIHZ uhn bop or JEE suhn bop, is a registered trademark for a method of calculation... More >>

Cube root

Cube root is one of three equal factors of a number (see Factor). The same number (m) taken as a... More >>

Factor

Factor. Factors of a number are numbers which when multiplied together give the original number.... More >>

Fraction

Fraction is a part of something. When objects are measured, often the measurements do not come... More >>

Infinity

Infinity is a term commonly used to refer to a quantity or distance that is so large it cannot be... More >>

Multiplication

Multiplication is a short way of adding or counting equal numbers. Multiplication is one of the... More >>

Percentage

Percentage refers to computing by hundredths. You often see numbers such as 2%, 30%, and 75%. The... More >>

Proportion

Proportion is a relationship of equivalence between two ratios. For example, the equation a/b =... More >>

Ratio

Ratio, RAY shee oh or RAY shoh, is an ordered pair or set that represents a relationship between... More >>

Set theory

Set theory is a way of solving problems in mathematics and logic (reasoning). By studying set... More >>

Subtraction

Subtraction is a way of taking away a number of things from a larger number. You take them away... More >>


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