Continued fractions are expressions that represent numbers through a sequence of integer divisions, where each division can be expressed as a whole number plus a fraction. This format is particularly useful for approximating irrational numbers, allowing us to see their fractional parts in a structured way. By breaking down a number into continued fractions, we can gain insight into its properties and how closely it can be approximated by rational numbers.
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