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Euclidean algorithm


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Euclidean algorithm
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The method for finding remainders by multiplying the divisor by the quotient and subtracting that amount from the number being divided.

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When finding the remainder for 25 divided by 4, the quotient is 6, so one multiplies 6 times 4 (giving 24) and then subtracts 25 from 24, leaving 1 as the remainder (cf What are Remainders Discussion).

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