Number theory holds a concept called "cyclic numbers."
Dreaded Anomaly Send a noteboard - 25/05/2010 06:04:43 AM
I'm not sure if this will fully explain what you're asking about, but it's very interesting.
Essentially, cyclic numbers occur when you have a prime number that does not divide the base in which you're working (decimal is base 10). The lowest primes that fit this description are 3 and 7 for base 10, and it so happens that 7 provides the first non-trivial cyclic number (3 just repeats itself).
Essentially, cyclic numbers occur when you have a prime number that does not divide the base in which you're working (decimal is base 10). The lowest primes that fit this description are 3 and 7 for base 10, and it so happens that 7 provides the first non-trivial cyclic number (3 just repeats itself).
Continuing the Math Theme, WTF Is Up with the Seven?
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Number theory holds a concept called "cyclic numbers."
- 25/05/2010 06:04:43 AM
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"If leading zeros are not permitted on numerals, then 142857 is the only cyclic number in decimal. "
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Happy Birthday...? 
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You're a day early 
- 25/05/2010 09:10:30 AM
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Got me on a technicality.
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Re: Got me on a technicality.
- 25/05/2010 09:27:59 AM
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But we're AWESOME!
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Number THEORY is great fun, but too many folks make math too tedious, I'm afraid.
- 25/05/2010 09:53:21 AM
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You tend to get cyclic repeats when dividing by primes
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I actually DO feel like taking a course on number theory.
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Re: I actually DO feel like taking a course on number theory.
- 25/05/2010 01:46:10 PM
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Well, I'm not vouching for Wikipedias claim, just reiterating it.
- 25/05/2010 02:35:23 PM
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It's usually right but I wouldn't but much value on the implied importance
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If you say so; I really try hard not to channel Pythagoras.
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Re: If you say so; I really try hard not to channel Pythagoras.
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