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"In mathematics, the Euclidean algorithm, or Euclid's algorithm, is a method for computing the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two (usually positive) integers, also known as the greatest common factor (GCF) or highest common factor (HCF). ...
The GCD of two positive integers is the largest integer that divides both of them without leaving a remainder (the GCD of two integers in general is defined in a more subtle way).
In its simplest form, Euclid's algorithm starts with a pair of positive integers, and forms a new pair that consists of the smaller number and the difference between the larger and smaller numbers. The process repeats until the numbers in the pair are equal. That number then is the greatest common divisor of the original pair of integers.
The main principle is that the GCD does not change if the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number. ... Since the larger of the two numbers is reduced, repeating this process gives successively smaller numbers, so this repetition will necessarily stop sooner or later - when the numbers are equal (if the process is attempted once more, one of the numbers will become 0)." [Euclidean algorithm. Wikipedia]
The flowchart example "Euclidean algorithm" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Mathematics solution from the Science and Education area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Euclid's algorithm flow chart
Euclid's algorithm flow chart, terminator, start, end, rectangle, process, action, decision, connector,

mathematical diagrams, mathematical symbols, tape diagrams Mathematics

mathematical diagrams, mathematical symbols, tape diagrams
Mathematics is simply essential in many fields, such as natural science, medicine, finance, the social sciences, and engineering. Mathematicians often face the need for creating the mathematical drawings in order to explain different theories and equations. In order to make such illustrations, the ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and drawing software may be used. The Mathematics solution can be used while working in the ConceptDraw DIAGRAM application using its pre-made samples, templates, and vector shape libraries of both solid and plane geometric figures, trigonometrical functions and mathematical symbols. It may help many mathematicians to create numeral mathematical diagrams, mathematic illustrations and tape diagrams for either scientific or educational, or both purposes.