Given a real number α, we aim at computing the best rational approximation with at most k digits and with exactly k digits at the numerator (denominator). Our approach exploits Farey sequences. Our method turns out to be very fast in the sense that, once the development of α in continued fractions is available, the required operations are just a few and their number remains essentially constant for any k (in double precision finite arithmetic). Estimations of error bounds are also provided.

A Fast Computation of the Best k -Digit Rational Approximation to a Real Number

CITTERIO, MAURIZIO GIOVANNI;PAVANI, RAFFAELLA
2016-01-01

Abstract

Given a real number α, we aim at computing the best rational approximation with at most k digits and with exactly k digits at the numerator (denominator). Our approach exploits Farey sequences. Our method turns out to be very fast in the sense that, once the development of α in continued fractions is available, the required operations are just a few and their number remains essentially constant for any k (in double precision finite arithmetic). Estimations of error bounds are also provided.
2016
Best rational approximation with k digits; Continued fractions; Farey sequences; Mathematics (all)
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