mid-aughts

Thu Mar 15 20:38:08 UTC 2007

On Mar 15, 2007, at 8:46 AM, Jim Parish wrote:

> Arnold M. Zwicky wrote:
>> the relevant mathematical concepts are named "least common multiple"
>> and "greatest common denominator/divisor".
>
> Eek! As a professional mathematician, I can't let this go. "Greatest
> common divisor", yes; "greatest common denominator", no.

of course.  i wrote in haste, and incorrectly.

arnold

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