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Recent Posts
The Pattern Hidden in Randomness - The Monte Carlo Approach to Estimation
In this post we explore the origins of the Monte Carlo approach to estimation of many complicated problems and how Monte Carlo is used today.
The Man Behind Algebra (That You’ve Never Heard Of)
In this week's post we cover the origins of Algebra, a topic we are all familiar with. However, many of us don't know actually know where it's from.
Why Traffic Jams Happen (and the Math That Predicts Them)
In this week’s post on The Common Denominator, we take a deep dive into the math behind traffic jams: how they form, what causes them, and the hidden patterns that reveal possible fixes. Read on to uncover the surprising math behind the gridlock.
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We're Adam and Aidan, and this is the Common Denominator, where numbers meet narratives and logic explains life.
Our goal is to explore the unexpected and surprising connections between different branches of math and the world around us, while also keeping it as down to earth and reader friendly as possible.
We hope that this mathematical journey will help you view math in a different light, and if you learn even one new thing every week, then our mission will be a success.
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