1. Algorithms and programming: simple gcd part-A
The chapter introduces algorithms and programming with a focus on defining algorithms systematically to perform computational tasks. It emphasizes the concept of the greatest common divisor (gcd) through a practical algorithmic approach, demonstrating how to write a Python program to compute the gcd. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of understanding factors and common divisors in a structured manner.
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What we have learnt
- An algorithm can be viewed as a sequence of steps to perform a task, similar to a recipe.
- The greatest common divisor (gcd) is defined as the largest number that divides two integers without leaving a remainder.
- Programming is the method of writing an algorithm in a programming language to automate and execute tasks.
Key Concepts
- -- Algorithm
- A systematic procedure for solving a problem or performing a task, consisting of a sequence of steps.
- -- Greatest Common Divisor (gcd)
- The largest positive integer that divides two numbers without leaving a remainder.
- -- Factors
- Numbers that divide a given number exactly without a remainder.
- -- Python Lists
- A collection used to store multiple items in a single variable, which can be modified.
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