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113 divided into 355 isn't really used, it's just a curiosity
The value of <big><math>\pi</math></big> is approximately 3.14159 in decimal. This value is precise enough for almost all ordinary purposes; it can, for example, be used to calculate the circumference of the Earth with an error of only about 110 feet.
The value of <big><math>\pi</math></big> is approximately 3.14159 in decimal. This value is precise enough for almost all ordinary purposes; it can, for example, be used to calculate the circumference of the Earth with an error of only about 110 feet.
For rough purposes, the fraction 22/7 (= 3.14285...) is sometimes used while 355/113 (=3.1415926...) is accurate to six places.
For rough purposes, the fraction 22/7 (= 3.14285...) is sometimes used.
==History==
==History==