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| + | The number ''142857'' has the curious property that, if it is multiplied by any number from 1 to 6, the result is a number with the same digits in the same order (a [[cyclic permutation]]). |
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| + | For example, 142857 × 3 = 428571. |
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| | + | This property is closely related to the facts that |
| | + | :1/7 = 142857/999999 |
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| | + | and that 1/7 expressed as a [[decimal]] is |
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| | + | :0.142857142857142857142857142857... |
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| | + | Investigating the number 142857 can lead a student into an understanding of repeating decimals and [[rational numbers]]. |
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| | + | [[Category:Mathematics]] |