Abstract: Even though the task of multiplying matrices appears to be rather straightforward, it can be quite challenging in practice. Many researchers have focused on how to effectively multiply two 2 ...

Is 170,141,183,460,469,231,731,687,303,715,884,105,727 prime? Before you ask the Internet for an answer, can you consider how you might answer that question without a ...

When I first heard my daughter was going to take abacus lessons after school, I didn’t really know what to make of it. I never touched one myself and just considered it one of those obsolete tools of ...

In 1971, German mathematicians Schönhage and Strassen predicted a faster algorithm for multiplying large numbers, but it remained unproven for decades. Mathematicians from Australia and France have ...

Multiplication in Python may seem simple at first—just use the * operator—but it actually covers far more than just numbers. You can use * to multiply integers and floats, repeat strings and lists, or ...

Multiplication is a fundamental skill in mathematics, but some number combinations can appear tricky. Imagine being able to quickly multiply numbers like 35 x 35 or 65 x 65 in your head, almost ...

As I published this article, I have my teenage son‘s hydro flask, my tea kettle, my Nespresso water container, and the aluminum water bottle I bought at my local whole-food store that I’ve been ...

Ever wanted to impress everyone by solving complex multiplication problems in your head, without needing a pencil or paper? It's not magic; it's mental math—a superpower you can learn! This article is ...

Finishing with maths after getting a GCSE is a waste for individuals and the country Over the past quarter of a century, maths education in England has made huge strides. Today, four in five young ...