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Approximation by mediants
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Math. Comp. 54 (1990), 421-434 Request permission

Abstract:

The distribution is determined of some sequences that measure how well a number is approximated by its mediants (or intermediate continued fraction convergents). The connection with a theorem of Fatou, as well as a new proof of this, is given.
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Additional Information
  • © Copyright 1990 American Mathematical Society
  • Journal: Math. Comp. 54 (1990), 421-434
  • MSC: Primary 11K50; Secondary 11J70
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/S0025-5718-1990-0995207-0
  • MathSciNet review: 995207