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On a New Prime Number Sieve Model

by Tony Kuria Kimani

Book Details

Publisher:Lulu.com
Published:2018-06-29
Pages:53
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

In this book, i demonstrate how to calculate the number of prime numbers below 1,000 using a new method that groups odd numbers according to their last digits. After numbers are grouped according to their last digits, a certain set of rules are used to separate prime numbers from the non-prime numbers.

Our Review

This mathematical exploration presents a fresh approach to prime number identification by organizing odd numbers according to their final digits before applying systematic filtering rules. The author demonstrates this innovative sieve model through the concrete example of counting primes below 1,000, offering readers a clear, practical application of the theoretical framework. The methodology's focus on digit grouping provides an accessible entry point into number theory that feels both structured and intuitive.

What distinguishes this work is its pedagogical clarity in breaking down a complex mathematical process into manageable, rule-based steps that anyone with basic arithmetic can follow. Readers interested in alternative computational methods or foundational number theory will find the systematic elimination process particularly illuminating. The book successfully bridges conceptual mathematics and hands-on calculation, making abstract prime distribution patterns tangible through its unique organizational lens.

Themes

Education

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Education