From counting to continuum–what are real numbers, really?

College Mathematics Journal 2026

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Authors: Joseph R. Mileti
DOI: 10.1080/07468342.2026.2587534
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Abstract

Imagine talking to a person who is comfortable with the integers Z={…,−2,−1,0,1,2,…},but has no experience with the rational numbers or the idea of division. How does one describe the rational numb...

Fields of Study & Subjects

History and Theory of Mathematics Mathematical and Theoretical Analysis Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
College Mathematics Journal
Volume
57
Issue
1
Pages
56–59
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN