Long Numbers: Unexpected Results

[mas1o]

hello

i try add 1204812635653636...a really long number...4235345345667 to 534095083405834058...long too...5703457034953. everything is ok, but my result is 8234823635636365464560000...and few pages with only 000000000000000000.


what happend?

ps all numbers is only for example.

 

[maverick280857]

How about forwarding this to Wolfram? They should be able to give you an accurate answer.

Cheers
Vivek

 

[tacman]

It seems like you may have encountered an issue with precision and rounding when working with long numbers. In computer science, there is a limit to the number of digits that can be accurately represented in a number, and this can lead to unexpected results when working with extremely large numbers.

One possible solution to this problem is to use a data type that can handle larger numbers, such as a Big Integer or Big Decimal. These data types have built-in methods for handling large numbers and can help prevent rounding errors.

Another solution could be to break down the long numbers into smaller chunks and perform the calculations separately. This can help prevent any loss of precision and ensure more accurate results.

It's also important to keep in mind that computers are not perfect and can sometimes make mistakes when working with numbers. It's always a good idea to double-check your calculations and results to ensure their accuracy.

In conclusion, encountering unexpected results when working with long numbers is not uncommon, but there are ways to mitigate this issue. By using appropriate data types and techniques, we can ensure more accurate and reliable results.