Infinite fractions and the most irrational number

Why it was recommended

Pretty good Mathologer video about continued fractions

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What it covers

Mathologer uses continued fractions to show why the golden ratio is the most irrational number, comparing it with root 2, e and pi and pointing to where this shows up in nature. It is for someone meeting the subject for the first time.

Video details

Channel

Mathologer

Length

13 min 29 sec

Year

2016

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