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Euclidean algorithm: finding the greatest common divisor

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Learn the Euclidean algorithm through two complete whiteboard examples: gcd(10,45)=5 and gcd(1701,3768)=3. Repeated integer division carries each divisor and remainder into the next line; the process stops at a zero remainder. The narration sometimes says “denominator”; the intended standard term is greatest common divisor. Editorial scope: use positive integers and choose the divisor of the terminal division, which is the last nonzero remainder in these examples. The lesson demonstrates the calculation; the general gcd-invariance argument below is an editorial supplement.

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Chapters

0:00Greatest common divisor and two examples0:25Quotient and remainder0:58Carry the remainder into the next division1:33Finish gcd(10,45)1:43Start the larger example2:46Continue the remainder chain3:31Reach a zero remainder3:46Identify gcd(1701,3768)=3

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The greatest common divisor is the largest positive integer dividing both inputs. Here the two examples are (10,45) and (1701,3768). The narration’s word “denominator” refers to the divisor in this setting.

Write the first division as 45=10q+r45=10q+r. Four copies of 10 leave 5, so 45=10⋅4+545=10\cdot4+5. Editorial condition: the quotient is an integer and the remainder satisfies 0≤r<100\le r<10.

Use the previous divisor as the new dividend and the previous remainder as the new divisor. This turns the pair (45,10) into (10,5); the next division is 10=5⋅2+010=5\cdot2+0.

The remainder is now zero. The divisor in this final division is 5, so gcd⁡(10,45)=5\gcd(10,45)=5. The answer is 5, rather than the terminal remainder 0.

For the larger pair, start with 3768=1701⋅2+3663768=1701\cdot2+366, followed by 1701=366⋅4+2371701=366\cdot4+237. The same procedure works without listing every factor of the original numbers.

Continue with 366=237⋅1+129366=237\cdot1+129, 237=129⋅1+108237=129\cdot1+108, and 129=108⋅1+21129=108\cdot1+21. Each positive remainder is smaller than the divisor used to obtain it.

The last two lines are 108=21⋅5+3108=21\cdot5+3 and 21=3⋅7+021=3\cdot7+0. The terminal divisor is 3, giving gcd⁡(1701,3768)=3\gcd(1701,3768)=3.

Editorial explanation of why the method works: if a=bq+ra=bq+r, a number divides both a and b exactly when it divides both b and r. Thus each reduction preserves the common divisors. With positive integer inputs, decreasing positive remainders eventually reach zero. Return the final divisor; if the first remainder is already zero, return the original divisor directly.

Knowledge cards

01

Greatest common divisor

The largest positive integer dividing both inputs. In this lesson, gcd means greatest common divisor despite the narration’s use of “denominator”.

02

Euclidean algorithm

For positive integers, divide to obtain a quotient and remainder, then replace the pair by the divisor and remainder. Editorial conditions are integer q and 0≤r<b0\le r<b; repeat only while the remainder is positive.

a=bq+r,0≤r<ba=bq+r,\quad 0\le r<b
03

Quotient and remainder in the first division

For 45 divided by 10, the quotient is 4 and the remainder is 5. The remainder is smaller than 10.

45=10⋅4+545=10\cdot4+5
04

Update the number pair

The old divisor becomes the dividend, and the old remainder becomes the divisor. Here the pair (45,10) becomes (10,5).

(a,b)⟼(b,r)(a,b)\longmapsto(b,r)
05

Stop at a zero remainder

Return the divisor of the final division. In this example it is 5, the preceding nonzero remainder. This formulation also covers a zero remainder on the very first division.

10=5⋅2+0,gcd⁡(10,45)=510=5\cdot2+0,\quad\gcd(10,45)=5
06

Start the larger worked example

The first two divisions reduce (3768,1701) to (366,237). The numerical steps are shown in the video.

3768=1701⋅2+366,1701=366⋅4+2373768=1701\cdot2+366,\quad1701=366\cdot4+237
07

Follow the decreasing remainders

The remainder chain continues through 129, 108, 21 and 3, with each positive remainder smaller than the preceding divisor.

366=237⋅1+129,237=129⋅1+108,129=108⋅1+21366=237\cdot1+129,\quad237=129\cdot1+108,\quad129=108\cdot1+21
08

Complete the larger example

The final lines give remainder 3 and then 0. Therefore the greatest common divisor of 1701 and 3768 is 3.

108=21⋅5+3,21=3⋅7+0,gcd⁡(1701,3768)=3108=21\cdot5+3,\quad21=3\cdot7+0,\quad\gcd(1701,3768)=3
09

Why common divisors are preserved

Editorial supplement: from a=bq+ra=bq+r, any common divisor of a and b divides r=a−bqr=a-bq; any common divisor of b and r divides a=bq+ra=bq+r. This proves the invariant used by the calculation. The video itself gives worked examples rather than this general proof.

gcd⁡(a,b)=gcd⁡(b,r)\gcd(a,b)=\gcd(b,r)

Detailed learning notes

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Symbols · 11

gcd(a;b)

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Evidence
  1. Diagram
    Observation

    Whiteboard shows "gcd(10;45)" and "gcd(1701;3768)".

  2. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker says he will show how to find the greatest common denominator by using the Euclidean algorithm.

Uncertainties
  1. The spoken phrase is "greatest common denominator", but the written notation is gcd, which conventionally denotes greatest common divisor.

Symbol

gcd(a;b)

Meaning

Function notation for the greatest common divisor of two integers a and b.

Domain

Integers; in this 0–83-second source interval the examples use positive integers.

q

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The board writes "45=10⋅q+r45 = 10 \cdot q + r" and then "45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5".

  2. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker explains that q is how many times 10 goes into 45.

Symbol

q

Meaning

Quotient in the division step of the Euclidean algorithm.

Domain

Nonnegative integer in this example.

r

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The board writes "45=10⋅q+r45 = 10 \cdot q + r" and then "45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5".

  2. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker explains that r is the remainder of that result.

Symbol

r

Meaning

Remainder after dividing the larger number by the smaller number.

Domain

Integer remainder; in this example it is 5.

10, 45

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Diagram
    Observation

    The first worked example on the board is gcd(10;45).

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The first worked pair introduced in the narration is 10 and 45.

Symbol

10, 45

Meaning

The pair of integers used in the first worked example.

Domain

Positive integers.

1701, 3768

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Diagram
    Observation

    The second expression visible on the board is gcd(1701;3768).

Uncertainties
  1. This second example is only shown on the board in this 0–83-second source interval; no computation for it is performed within the provided duration.

Symbol

1701, 3768

Meaning

A second pair of integers written on the board as another gcd example.

Domain

Positive integers.

gcd(a;b)

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The board shows gcd(10;45) and gcd(1701;3768).

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The speaker refers to the result as the greatest common denominator for the original two numbers.

Uncertainties
  1. The spoken phrase 'greatest common denominator' conflicts with the written notation gcd, which conventionally means greatest common divisor.

Symbol

gcd(a;b)

Meaning

Greatest common divisor of the two integers a and b, as indicated by the written notation.

Domain

Positive integers.

q, r

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The board shows 45=10×q+r45 = 10 \times q + r.

Symbol

q, r

Meaning

Quotient and remainder in the division step of the Euclidean algorithm.

Domain

Integers with 0≤r0 \le r < divisor in the standard algorithm.

45, 10, 4, 5, 2, 0

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The board shows 45=10×4+545 = 10 \times 4 + 5 and 10=5×2+010 = 5 \times 2 + 0.

Symbol

45, 10, 4, 5, 2, 0

Meaning

Concrete integers used in the worked example for gcd(10;45).

Domain

Nonnegative integers.

3768, 1701, 2, 366, 4, 237, 1

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The board shows 3768=1701×2+3663768 = 1701 \times 2 + 366, then 1701=366×4+2371701 = 366 \times 4 + 237, then 366=237×1366 = 237 \times 1.

Uncertainties
  1. The final remainder for the third displayed line is not completed within this 83–166-second source interval.

Symbol

3768, 1701, 2, 366, 4, 237, 1

Meaning

Concrete integers used in the larger worked example for gcd(1701;3768).

Domain

Nonnegative integers.

gcd⁡(a,b)\gcd(a, b)

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    gcd(10; 45) and gcd(1701; 3768) written at the top of the whiteboard.

Symbol

gcd⁡(a,b)\gcd(a, b)

Meaning

Greatest common divisor of two integers a and b.

Domain

Positive integers in this lesson.

a, b

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The specific numbers 1701 and 3768 are used as the inputs to the gcd function.

Symbol

a, b

Meaning

The two positive integers for which the greatest common divisor is being calculated (specifically, a=1701a=1701, b=3768b=3768).

Domain

Positive integers

Knowledge points · 9

Definition of gcd in the example

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker states that the greatest common denominator is going to be the largest number that divides both 10 and 45 evenly.

  2. Diagram
    Observation

    The board shows gcd(10;45).

Uncertainties
  1. The speaker says "denominator" while the notation gcd normally means "divisor".

Definition
Explanation

For the pair 10 and 45, the video defines the target quantity as the largest number that divides both numbers evenly. In standard terminology this is the greatest common divisor.

Formula
Conditions
  1. Applies here to two positive integers.

  2. The term divisor is the standard terminology.

Purpose of the Euclidean algorithm

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Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker says he will show how to find the greatest common denominator by using the Euclidean algorithm.

  2. Diagram
    Observation

    Title on board reads "THE EUCLIDIAN ALGORITHM".

Uncertainties
  1. The board title spells "EUCLIDIAN"; standard English spelling is usually "Euclidean".

Method
Explanation

The 0–83-second source interval presents the Euclidean algorithm as a method for computing gcd(10;45), especially when the answer is not immediately obvious by inspection.

Formula
Conditions
  1. Used here for the gcd of two positive integers.

Prerequisites
  1. Definition of gcd in the example

First division equation in the Euclidean algorithm

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker says to take the larger of the two numbers, set it equal to the smaller number times some number q plus some number r.

  2. Formula
    Observation

    The board writes "45=10⋅q+r45 = 10 \cdot q + r" and then "45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5".

Formula
Explanation

The algorithm begins by expressing the larger integer as the smaller integer multiplied by a quotient plus a remainder. In this example, 45 is rewritten in terms of 10, q, and r.

Formula
45=10⋅q+r45 = 10 \cdot q + r
Conditions
  1. Use the larger number on the left-hand side.

  2. Use the smaller number as the multiplier base.

  3. q is the quotient and r is the remainder.

Prerequisites
  1. Purpose of the Euclidean algorithm

Meaning of q and r in the example

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Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker says q is how many times 10 goes into 45 and r is the remainder of that result.

  2. Formula
    Observation

    The completed line is "45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5".

Definition
Explanation

In the worked example, q counts how many whole times the smaller number fits into the larger one, and r is what is left over after that multiplication.

Formula
q=4,r=5q = 4,\quad r = 5
Conditions
  1. Specific to the division 45 by 10 in this 0–83-second source interval.

Prerequisites
  1. First division equation in the Euclidean algorithm

Recursive shift pattern of the Euclidean algorithm

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker says that in all remaining steps, take the number in this position and move it to where the left-hand-side number was, then take the remainder and move it to where the smaller number was.

  2. Diagram
    Observation

    Arrows are drawn under the previous line to show 10 moving left and 5 moving into the next divisor position.

  3. Formula
    Observation

    A new line begins with "10 =".

Uncertainties
  1. The next full equation after "10 =" is not completed within the provided 0–83-second source interval.

Method
Explanation

After one division step, the previous divisor becomes the new dividend, and the previous remainder becomes the new divisor. The process repeats until the remainder reaches zero.

Formula
Conditions
  1. Continue the pattern until a remainder of 0 is obtained.

Prerequisites
  1. First division equation in the Euclidean algorithm
  2. Meaning of q and r in the example

Division-with-remainder step of the Euclidean algorithm

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The board displays 45=10×q+r45 = 10 \times q + r and then substitutes q=4q=4, r=5r=5.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The speaker describes asking how many times one number goes into another and what the remainder is.

Method
Explanation

Repeated division uses dividend = divisor × quotient + remainder. For the small example, 45 divided by 10 gives quotient 4 and remainder 5; then 10 divided by 5 gives quotient 2 and remainder 0.

Formula
a=b⋅q+ra = b \cdot q + r
Conditions
  1. Applied to positive integers in the examples shown.

  2. The 83–166-second source interval does not explicitly state the formal bound 0≤r<b0 \le r < b, although the worked values are consistent with it.

Termination rule for the Euclidean algorithm

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    The narration selects the preceding nonzero remainder after the new remainder becomes zero.

  2. Formula
    Observation

    The board shows 10=5×2+010 = 5 \times 2 + 0, and the earlier remainder 5 is boxed.

Uncertainties
  1. The spoken term 'greatest common denominator' is likely a slip; the written notation is gcd.

Method
Explanation

In this example, 10=5⋅2+010=5\cdot2+0, so the terminal divisor 5 is the gcd of (10,45). It is also the preceding nonzero remainder. Editorial scope: the terminal-divisor formulation works even when the first division already has zero remainder.

Formula
Conditions
  1. The inputs here are two positive integers.

  2. The 83–166-second source interval demonstrates the rule on a concrete example rather than proving it.

Prerequisites
  1. Division-with-remainder step of the Euclidean algorithm

Applying the same method to a larger pair of integers

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    The narration starts the larger calculation with 3768 divided by 1701, then carries the new remainders forward.

  2. Formula
    Observation

    The board shows 3768=1701×2+3663768 = 1701 \times 2 + 366, then 1701=366×4+2371701 = 366 \times 4 + 237, then 366=237×1366 = 237 \times 1.

Uncertainties
  1. The third line is incomplete by the end of the 83–166-second source interval.

Method
Explanation

The presenter repeats the same Euclidean-algorithm procedure on gcd(1701;3768), beginning with the larger number 3768 divided by the smaller number 1701, then carrying each remainder forward to the next line. The 83–166-second source interval shows the first two full divisions and the start of the third.

Formula
3768=1701⋅2+366;1701=366⋅4+237;366=237⋅1+⋯3768 = 1701 \cdot 2 + 366;\quad 1701 = 366 \cdot 4 + 237;\quad 366 = 237 \cdot 1 + \cdots
Conditions
  1. The method is shown for positive integers.

  2. The final remainder in the last displayed line is not reached within this 83–166-second source interval.

Prerequisites
  1. Division-with-remainder step of the Euclidean algorithm

Euclidean Algorithm

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker explains the process of repeatedly dividing and moving remainders to find the greatest common denominator.

  2. Formula
    Observation

    A sequence of division equations is written on the board, ending with a remainder of 0.

Method
Explanation

For positive integers, repeatedly write a=bq+ra=bq+r with an integer quotient and 0≤r<b0\le r<b, then use the pair (b,r) when r is positive. At a zero remainder return the divisor of that terminal division. In the two examples this equals the last nonzero remainder; if the first division is exact, return its divisor without requiring an earlier nonzero remainder. This general scope is an editorial clarification of the worked procedure.

Formula
a=bq+ra = bq + r
Conditions
  1. a and b are integers

  2. b>0b > 0

  3. 0 <= r<br < b

Claims and conditions · 5

Claimed gcd of 10 and 45

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    The narration identifies 5 as the answer for the first integer pair.

  2. Diagram
    Observation

    The example being discussed is gcd(10;45).

Uncertainties
  1. The value 5 is stated verbally in this 0–83-second source interval; it is not yet boxed or derived to completion before the 0–83-second source interval ends.

Proposition
Statement

For the pair 10 and 45, the greatest common divisor is 5.

Hypotheses
  1. The numbers under consideration are 10 and 45.

Quantifiers

Specific numerical claim for the given pair.

Stopping condition of the algorithm

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker says to follow the pattern all the way down until we get a remainder of 0.

Uncertainties
  1. The 0–83-second source interval does not prove why stopping at remainder 0 yields the gcd; it only states the procedure.

Proposition
Statement

In the Euclidean algorithm as presented here, continue the shift-and-divide pattern until the remainder is 0.

Hypotheses
  1. The algorithm is applied to two positive integers.

Quantifiers

General procedural claim stated for the algorithm.

Result for gcd(10;45)

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    The narration chooses the preceding nonzero remainder when the final remainder becomes zero.

  2. Formula
    Observation

    The board shows 45=10×4+545 = 10 \times 4 + 5 and 10=5×2+010 = 5 \times 2 + 0, with 5 boxed.

Uncertainties
  1. The spoken wording says 'denominator' while the written notation is gcd.

Proposition
Statement

For the pair (10,45), after obtaining 10=5×2+010 = 5 \times 2 + 0, the previous remainder 5 is the gcd of the original two numbers.

Hypotheses
  1. The Euclidean algorithm has been applied to 45 and 10.

  2. A division step has produced remainder 0.

Quantifiers

For the specific integers 10 and 45 shown in the example.

First two division facts in the larger example

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The board shows 3768=1701×2+3663768 = 1701 \times 2 + 366 and 1701=366×4+2371701 = 366 \times 4 + 237.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration describes 3768 divided by 1701 with quotient 2 and remainder 366, followed by 1701 divided by 366 with quotient 4 and remainder 237.

Proposition
Statement

In the larger example, 3768=1701×2+3663768 = 1701 \times 2 + 366 and 1701=366×4+2371701 = 366 \times 4 + 237.

Hypotheses
  1. The integers are 3768 and 1701.

  2. The Euclidean algorithm is being applied by successive division.

Quantifiers

For the specific integers 3768 and 1701 shown in the example.

Result of the Euclidean Algorithm

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    The narration concludes that the gcd of 1701 and 3768 is 3, referring to the last positive remainder.

  2. Diagram
    Observation

    The speaker draws an arrow from the final remainder '0' to the previous remainder '3', and boxes the '3'.

Proposition
Statement

For two positive integers, correctly performed Euclidean division terminates with a zero remainder. Its terminal divisor is their gcd; where earlier nonzero remainders exist, this is the last such remainder. The source example gives gcd⁡(1701,3768)=3\gcd(1701,3768)=3.

Hypotheses
  1. The Euclidean algorithm has been applied correctly to the two numbers.

  2. The algorithm has terminated with a remainder of 0.

Quantifiers

For any two positive integers.

Derivations and proofs · 5

Derivation of the first Euclidean step for gcd(10;45)

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Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker explains taking the larger number 45 and setting it equal to the smaller number 10 times q plus r.

  2. Formula
    Observation

    The board shows "45=10⋅q+r45 = 10 \cdot q + r" and then "45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5".

Proof
Steps
  1. Expression
    45=10⋅q+r45 = 10 \cdot q + r
    Explanation

    Start with the larger number 45 and express it in terms of the smaller number 10, an unknown quotient q, and an unknown remainder r.

    Justification

    This is the division-with-remainder setup described by the speaker for the Euclidean algorithm.

    Shown in the video
  2. Expression
    q=4q = 4
    Explanation

    Determine how many whole times 10 fits into 45.

    Justification

    The speaker explicitly says q is how many times 10 goes into 45.

    Shown in the video
  3. Expression
    r=5r = 5
    Explanation

    Compute the leftover amount after subtracting 4 copies of 10 from 45.

    Justification

    The speaker identifies r as the remainder of that result.

    Shown in the video
  4. Expression
    45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5
    Explanation

    Substitute the found quotient and remainder back into the division equation.

    Justification

    Direct substitution of q=4q = 4 and r=5r = 5 into the initial form.

    Shown in the video
Conclusion

The first Euclidean reduction for the example is 45=10⋅4+545 = 10\cdot 4 + 5.

Transition from the first line to the second Euclidean step

Approximate timing
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker says to move the number in the divisor position to the left-hand side and move the remainder into the next smaller-number position.

  2. Diagram
    Observation

    Arrows under the completed line indicate the movement of 10 and 5 into the next step.

  3. Formula
    Observation

    A new line starts with "10 =".

Uncertainties
  1. The next full equation is not finished within the 0–83-second source interval, so the exact next quotient and remainder are not shown here.

Proof
Steps
  1. Expression
    45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5
    Explanation

    Begin from the completed first division line.

    Justification

    This line is already written on the board.

    Shown in the video
  2. Expression
    10=…10 = \ldots
    Explanation

    Move the previous divisor 10 to the left-hand side of the next equation.

    Justification

    The speaker describes this shift as the rule for all remaining steps.

    Shown in the video
  3. Expression
    10=5⋅q′+r′10 = 5 \cdot q' + r'
    Explanation

    The previous remainder 5 becomes the new divisor position in the next line.

    Justification

    This follows the arrow pattern and the verbal instruction to move the remainder into the smaller-number position.

    Derived from the video
Conclusion

The algorithm proceeds to a new line beginning with 10, using 5 as the next divisor; the rest of that line is not shown within the 0–83-second source interval.

Derivation of gcd(10;45) by the Euclidean algorithm

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The board shows 45=10×q+r45 = 10 \times q + r, then 45=10×4+545 = 10 \times 4 + 5, then 10=5×2+010 = 5 \times 2 + 0.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration replaces the divisor by the preceding remainder and reaches an exact division, then identifies the answer.

Proof
Steps
  1. Expression
    45=10⋅q+r45 = 10 \cdot q + r
    Explanation

    Begin with the larger number 45 expressed in terms of the smaller number 10.

    Justification

    Setup of the division-with-remainder step shown on the board.

    Shown in the video
  2. Expression
    45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5
    Explanation

    Compute the quotient and remainder for 45 divided by 10.

    Justification

    Arithmetic evaluation of the division step.

    Shown in the video
  3. Expression
    10=5⋅2+010 = 5 \cdot 2 + 0
    Explanation

    Move the previous remainder 5 into the divisor position and divide the previous divisor 10 by it.

    Justification

    The narration moves the preceding remainder into the divisor position before the next division.

    Shown in the video
  4. Expression
    gcd⁡(10,45)=5\gcd(10,45)=5
    Explanation

    Because the new remainder is 0, take the previous nonzero remainder 5 as the gcd.

    Justification

    Termination rule stated verbally and visually emphasized by boxing 5.

    Shown in the video
Conclusion

The Euclidean algorithm yields gcd(10;45)=5.

Partial derivation for gcd(1701;3768)

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The board shows 3768=1701×2+3663768 = 1701 \times 2 + 366, then 1701=366×4+2371701 = 366 \times 4 + 237, then 366=237×1366 = 237 \times 1.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration performs two completed divisions and starts the third division of the larger example.

Uncertainties
  1. The 83–166-second source interval ends before the remainder on the third line is written or the algorithm terminates.

Proof
Steps
  1. Expression
    3768=1701⋅2+3663768 = 1701 \cdot 2 + 366
    Explanation

    Start the larger example by dividing 3768 by 1701.

    Justification

    Explicitly written on the board and stated in the audio.

    Shown in the video
  2. Expression
    1701=366⋅4+2371701 = 366 \cdot 4 + 237
    Explanation

    Replace the divisor by the previous remainder 366 and divide 1701 by it.

    Justification

    The narration carries the previous divisor and remainder into the next written line.

    Shown in the video
  3. Expression
    366=237⋅1+⋯366 = 237 \cdot 1 + \cdots
    Explanation

    Replace the divisor by the previous remainder 237 and begin dividing 366 by it.

    Justification

    The source interval shows the start of the next division, with the remainder completed later in the full video.

    Shown in the video
Conclusion

Within this 83–166-second source interval, the larger example is carried through two complete Euclidean steps and the beginning of a third; the final gcd is not reached on screen.

Calculation of gcd(1701, 3768)

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The step-by-step division equations are written on the whiteboard.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The speaker narrates each step of the calculation.

Numerical verification
Steps
  1. Expression
    3768=1701⋅2+3663768 = 1701 \cdot 2 + 366
    Explanation

    Divide 3768 by 1701. The quotient is 2 and the remainder is 366.

    Justification

    Division algorithm.

    Shown in the video
  2. Expression
    1701=366⋅4+2371701 = 366 \cdot 4 + 237
    Explanation

    Move 1701 to the left side and 366 to the right. Divide 1701 by 366. The quotient is 4 and the remainder is 237.

    Justification

    Division algorithm.

    Shown in the video
  3. Expression
    366=237⋅1+129366 = 237 \cdot 1 + 129
    Explanation

    Move 366 to the left side and 237 to the right. Divide 366 by 237. The quotient is 1 and the remainder is 129.

    Justification

    Division algorithm.

    Shown in the video
  4. Expression
    237=129⋅1+108237 = 129 \cdot 1 + 108
    Explanation

    Move 237 to the left side and 129 to the right. Divide 237 by 129. The quotient is 1 and the remainder is 108.

    Justification

    Division algorithm.

    Shown in the video
  5. Expression
    129=108⋅1+21129 = 108 \cdot 1 + 21
    Explanation

    Move 129 to the left side and 108 to the right. Divide 129 by 108. The quotient is 1 and the remainder is 21.

    Justification

    Division algorithm.

    Shown in the video
  6. Expression
    108=21⋅5+3108 = 21 \cdot 5 + 3
    Explanation

    Move 108 to the left side and 21 to the right. Divide 108 by 21. The quotient is 5 and the remainder is 3.

    Justification

    Division algorithm.

    Shown in the video
  7. Expression
    21=3⋅7+021 = 3 \cdot 7 + 0
    Explanation

    Move 21 to the left side and 3 to the right. Divide 21 by 3. The quotient is 7 and the remainder is 0.

    Justification

    Division algorithm.

    Shown in the video
Conclusion

The process terminates because the remainder is 0. The last non-zero remainder is 3.

Worked examples · 4

Worked example: begin computing gcd(10;45)

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Evidence
  1. Diagram
    Observation

    The board shows gcd(10;45) and the worked lines 45=10⋅q+r45 = 10 \cdot q + r, 45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5, and the start of 10 = .

  2. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker introduces 10 and 45 as the first example and narrates the Euclidean steps.

Uncertainties
  1. Only the first reduction and the setup of the second line are completed in this 0–83-second source interval.

Problem

Find gcd(10;45) using the Euclidean algorithm.

Given
  1. The two integers are 10 and 45.

  2. The method to use is the Euclidean algorithm.

Goal

Reduce the pair step by step until the remainder becomes 0, thereby identifying the gcd.

Steps
  1. Expression
    45=10⋅q+r45 = 10 \cdot q + r
    Explanation

    Write the larger number as the smaller number times an unknown quotient plus an unknown remainder.

    Justification

    This is the first step of the Euclidean algorithm as explained in the 0–83-second source interval.

    Shown in the video
  2. Expression
    45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5
    Explanation

    Evaluate the division of 45 by 10 to get quotient 4 and remainder 5.

    Justification

    The speaker explicitly identifies q as how many times 10 goes into 45 and r as the remainder.

    Shown in the video
  3. Expression
    10=…10 = \ldots
    Explanation

    Begin the next line by moving the old divisor 10 to the left-hand side and preparing to use the old remainder 5 as the new divisor.

    Justification

    The arrows and narration describe the recursive shift pattern of the algorithm.

    Shown in the video
Answer

The 0–83-second source interval establishes the first reduction 45=10⋅4+545 = 10\cdot 4 + 5 and starts the next line with 10 = ; the final gcd value 5 is stated verbally earlier but the full algorithm is not completed on screen within this segment.

Verification

Within this 0–83-second source interval, verification is partial: the speaker states the answer is 5, and the first division step is consistent with 45=10⋅4+545 = 10\cdot 4 + 5.

Worked example: gcd(10;45)

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The board shows gcd(10;45), 45=10×q+r45 = 10 \times q + r, 45=10×4+545 = 10 \times 4 + 5, and 10=5×2+010 = 5 \times 2 + 0.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration identifies the preceding nonzero remainder as the answer after the final zero remainder.

Uncertainties
  1. The spoken term 'denominator' conflicts with the written gcd notation.

Problem

Find gcd(10;45) using the Euclidean algorithm.

Given
  1. The pair is 10 and 45.

  2. The larger number is placed on the left in the division statement.

Goal

Determine the greatest common divisor of 10 and 45.

Steps
  1. Expression
    45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5
    Explanation

    Divide 45 by 10 to obtain quotient 4 and remainder 5.

    Justification

    Direct arithmetic step shown on the board.

    Shown in the video
  2. Expression
    10=5⋅2+010 = 5 \cdot 2 + 0
    Explanation

    Bring the remainder 5 forward as the new divisor and divide 10 by 5.

    Justification

    The speaker explicitly moves 5 into the position previously occupied by 10.

    Shown in the video
  3. Expression
    gcd⁡(10,45)=5\gcd(10,45)=5
    Explanation

    Since the remainder is now 0, use the previous nonzero remainder 5 as the answer.

    Justification

    Termination rule stated verbally and reinforced by boxing 5.

    Shown in the video
Answer

5

Verification

The result matches the standard value of gcd(10,45), and the board visually marks 5 as the final selected remainder.

Worked example: gcd(1701;3768), partial

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The board shows gcd(1701;3768), 3768=1701×2+3663768 = 1701 \times 2 + 366, 1701=366×4+2371701 = 366 \times 4 + 237, and 366=237×1366 = 237 \times 1.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration works through the first two divisions of the larger example and begins the third.

Uncertainties
  1. The example is unfinished in this 83–166-second source interval; the last remainder and final gcd are not shown.

Problem

Apply the Euclidean algorithm to gcd(1701;3768).

Given
  1. The pair is 1701 and 3768.

  2. The larger number 3768 is used first on the left-hand side.

Goal

Carry out successive division steps to find the gcd.

Steps
  1. Expression
    3768=1701⋅2+3663768 = 1701 \cdot 2 + 366
    Explanation

    Divide 3768 by 1701 to get quotient 2 and remainder 366.

    Justification

    Written on the board and stated in the audio.

    Shown in the video
  2. Expression
    1701=366⋅4+2371701 = 366 \cdot 4 + 237
    Explanation

    Use 366 as the new divisor and divide 1701 by it to get quotient 4 and remainder 237.

    Justification

    Written on the board and stated in the audio.

    Shown in the video
  3. Expression
    366=237⋅1+⋯366 = 237 \cdot 1 + \cdots
    Explanation

    Use 237 as the new divisor and begin dividing 366 by it.

    Justification

    The board shows 366=237×1366 = 237 \times 1, but the remainder is not completed before the 83–166-second source interval ends.

    Shown in the video
Answer

Not completed within this 83–166-second source interval.

Verification

The first two displayed equations are arithmetically correct: 1701×2+366=37681701\times 2+366=3768 and 366×4+237=1701366\times 4+237=1701.

Finding gcd(1701, 3768)

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    gcd(1701; 3768) is written on the board.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The speaker states the problem and solves it step-by-step.

Problem

Find the greatest common divisor of 1701 and 3768 using the Euclidean algorithm.

Given
  1. a=1701a = 1701

  2. b=3768b = 3768

Goal

Calculate gcd(1701, 3768).

Steps
  1. Expression
    3768=1701⋅2+3663768 = 1701 \cdot 2 + 366
    Explanation

    First division step.

    Justification

    Division algorithm.

    Shown in the video
  2. Expression
    1701=366⋅4+2371701 = 366 \cdot 4 + 237
    Explanation

    Second division step.

    Justification

    Division algorithm.

    Shown in the video
  3. Expression
    366=237⋅1+129366 = 237 \cdot 1 + 129
    Explanation

    Third division step.

    Justification

    Division algorithm.

    Shown in the video
  4. Expression
    237=129⋅1+108237 = 129 \cdot 1 + 108
    Explanation

    Fourth division step.

    Justification

    Division algorithm.

    Shown in the video
  5. Expression
    129=108⋅1+21129 = 108 \cdot 1 + 21
    Explanation

    Fifth division step.

    Justification

    Division algorithm.

    Shown in the video
  6. Expression
    108=21⋅5+3108 = 21 \cdot 5 + 3
    Explanation

    Sixth division step.

    Justification

    Division algorithm.

    Shown in the video
  7. Expression
    21=3⋅7+021 = 3 \cdot 7 + 0
    Explanation

    Seventh division step, resulting in a remainder of 0.

    Justification

    Division algorithm.

    Shown in the video
  8. Expression
    gcd⁡(1701,3768)=3\gcd(1701, 3768) = 3
    Explanation

    The last non-zero remainder is the GCD.

    Justification

    Property of the Euclidean algorithm.

    Shown in the video
Answer

3

Verification

The video does not show a verification step, such as checking if 3 divides both 1701 and 3768 without a remainder.

Visual events · 6

Initial whiteboard layout

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Evidence
  1. Diagram
    Observation

    At the start, the whiteboard shows the title "THE EUCLIDIAN ALGORITHM" and two expressions: gcd(10;45) and gcd(1701;3768).

Objects
  1. Title text "THE EUCLIDIAN ALGORITHM"

  2. Expression gcd(10;45)

  3. Expression gcd(1701;3768)

Changes
  1. No writing changes yet; the board presents the topic and two example pairs.

Invariants
  1. The 0–83-second source interval is framed around gcd computations.

  2. The first example is 10 and 45.

Interpretation

The visual opening establishes that the lesson is about computing greatest common divisors using the Euclidean algorithm, with one small example and one larger example written in advance.

Writing the first Euclidean division line

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Evidence
  1. Animation
    Observation

    A hand writes 45=10⋅q+r45 = 10 \cdot q + r and then fills in 4 and 5 to make 45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The speaker explains the meaning of q and r while writing.

Objects
  1. Equation 45=10⋅q+r45 = 10 \cdot q + r

  2. Completed equation 45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5

Changes
  1. The symbolic line progresses from unknown q and r to explicit values 4 and 5.

Invariants
  1. The left-hand side remains 45.

  2. The divisor remains 10 throughout this first line.

Interpretation

The animation shows the concrete division step that initiates the Euclidean algorithm for the pair (10,45).

Arrow diagram showing the recursive shift

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Evidence
  1. Diagram
    Observation

    Arrows are drawn beneath the completed line to indicate moving 10 leftward and 5 into the next divisor position.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The speaker describes taking the number in one position and moving it to the left-hand side, then moving the remainder to the smaller-number position.

  3. Formula
    Observation

    A new line begins with 10 = .

Uncertainties
  1. The next equation is not completed before the 0–83-second source interval ends.

Objects
  1. Underline/arrows below 45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5

  2. New line starting with 10 =

Changes
  1. The previous divisor 10 is promoted to the new left-hand side.

  2. The previous remainder 5 is prepared to become the next divisor.

Invariants
  1. The pattern is iterative: each step uses the previous divisor and remainder.

  2. The process continues until remainder 0.

Interpretation

The visual arrows encode the recurrence relation of the Euclidean algorithm more clearly than the algebra alone.

Visual emphasis of the final remainder

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Evidence
  1. Diagram
    Observation

    The number 5 from 45=10×4+545 = 10 \times 4 + 5 is boxed, and an arrow links the zero remainder line back to it.

Objects
  1. The boxed 5 in 45=10×4+545 = 10 \times 4 + 5

  2. The line 10=5×2+010 = 5 \times 2 + 0

  3. Arrows between lines

Changes
  1. After the remainder 0 appears, attention shifts back to the previous remainder 5.

  2. The 5 is enclosed in a box to mark it as the answer.

Invariants
  1. The original pair gcd(10;45) remains written at the top.

  2. The earlier division equations remain visible while the answer is selected.

Interpretation

The boxing and backward arrow visually encode the stop rule: when a remainder becomes 0, the preceding nonzero remainder is the gcd.

Transition from the small example to the large example

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Evidence
  1. Animation
    Observation

    The lower work for the small example is wiped away, leaving the headings gcd(10;45) and gcd(1701;3768), and new writing begins under the larger example.

Objects
  1. Whiteboard eraser/cloth

  2. The two gcd headings

  3. New writing area under gcd(1701;3768)

Changes
  1. The completed small-example calculations are removed.

  2. The presenter starts a fresh sequence of division lines for the larger pair.

Invariants
  1. The two problem headings remain on the board.

  2. The method stays the same even though the numbers change.

Interpretation

The visual reset signals that the same algorithm is being reused on a harder numerical instance.

Highlighting the GCD

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Evidence
  1. Animation
    Observation

    The speaker draws an arrow from the final '0' remainder up to the previous '3' remainder, and then draws a box around the '3'.

Objects
  1. Remainder 0

  2. Remainder 3

  3. Arrow

  4. Box

Changes
  1. An arrow is drawn from 0 to 3.

  2. A box is drawn around 3.

Invariants
  1. The sequence of equations remains unchanged.

Interpretation

This visual action emphasizes that the last non-zero remainder (3) is the result of the algorithm, i.e., the greatest common divisor.

Misconceptions · 3

Terminology mismatch: denominator vs divisor

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Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    The speaker repeatedly says "greatest common denominator".

  2. Diagram
    Observation

    The board writes gcd(10;45) and gcd(1701;3768).

Misconception

The spoken phrase "greatest common denominator" may suggest a fraction-related concept rather than the intended greatest common divisor.

Clarification

The notation gcd and the worked division steps indicate the topic is the greatest common divisor, not a common denominator of fractions.

Spelling of the algorithm name

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Evidence
  1. Diagram
    Observation

    The title on the board reads "THE EUCLIDIAN ALGORITHM".

Misconception

The board spelling "EUCLIDIAN" differs from the standard spelling "Euclidean".

Clarification

The mathematical content still corresponds to the Euclidean algorithm for gcd computation.

Spoken 'denominator' versus written gcd

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Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    The narrator uses the word denominator for the quantity computed by the gcd procedure.

  2. Formula
    Observation

    The board writes gcd(10;45) and gcd(1701;3768).

Misconception

The speaker says 'greatest common denominator' while the board uses gcd notation.

Clarification

In this context gcd denotes greatest common divisor. The written notation and the procedure match the divisor interpretation, so the spoken word appears to be a verbal slip.

Concept relations · 7

Definition of gcd in the example → Purpose of the Euclidean algorithm

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Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker says the Euclidean algorithm will be used to find the greatest common denominator/divisor.

  2. Diagram
    Observation

    The board title and gcd notation appear together.

Application
Explanation

The definition of gcd motivates the need for the Euclidean algorithm as a computational method.

First division equation in the Euclidean algorithm → Meaning of q and r in the example

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The equation 45=10⋅q+r45 = 10 \cdot q + r is introduced and then instantiated as 45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The speaker defines q and r while writing the equation.

Contains
Explanation

The general division step contains the specific meanings of quotient and remainder used in the example.

Meaning of q and r in the example → Recursive shift pattern of the Euclidean algorithm

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Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    After explaining q and r, the speaker says to move the divisor and remainder into the next line.

  2. Diagram
    Observation

    Arrows show 10 and 5 shifting positions for the next step.

Prerequisite
Explanation

Understanding what the divisor and remainder are is required before applying the recursive shift rule of the Euclidean algorithm.

Division-with-remainder step of the Euclidean algorithm → Termination rule for the Euclidean algorithm

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The board first shows division steps and then boxes the previous remainder once 0 appears.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration stops the procedure at a zero remainder and chooses the preceding nonzero value.

Application
Explanation

The termination rule is applied after the repeated division-with-remainder steps produce a zero remainder.

Division-with-remainder step of the Euclidean algorithm → Applying the same method to a larger pair of integers

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Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    The narration applies the same procedure to the larger integer pair.

  2. Formula
    Observation

    The same line format a=b×q+ra = b \times q + r is reused for 3768 and 1701.

Application
Explanation

The larger example is a direct reuse of the same Euclidean-algorithm method on bigger integers.

gcd(a;b) → Division-with-remainder step of the Euclidean algorithm

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The headings gcd(10;45) and gcd(1701;3768) frame both worked examples.

Proof dependency
Explanation

The written gcd notation identifies the target quantity that the division algorithm is being used to compute.

Euclidean Algorithm → Finding gcd(1701, 3768)

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Derived from the video
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    The speaker explains the general method while performing the specific example.

Application
Explanation

The example demonstrates the application of the Euclidean algorithm method.

Find an answer · 10

How do you start the Euclidean algorithm for gcd(10,45)?

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Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker explains taking the larger number and writing it as the smaller number times q plus r.

  2. Formula
    Observation

    The board shows 45=10⋅q+r45 = 10 \cdot q + r and then 45=10⋅4+545 = 10 \cdot 4 + 5.

Knowledge points
  1. First division equation in the Euclidean algorithm
  2. Meaning of q and r in the example

What do q and r represent in the Euclidean algorithm step 45=10⋅q+r45 = 10\cdot q + r?

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Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker says q is how many times 10 goes into 45 and r is the remainder.

Knowledge points
  1. Meaning of q and r in the example

Why does the Euclidean algorithm move the old divisor and remainder into the next line?

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Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker describes moving the divisor to the left-hand side and the remainder to the smaller-number position.

  2. Diagram
    Observation

    Arrows illustrate the shift into the next line.

Knowledge points
  1. Recursive shift pattern of the Euclidean algorithm

How does the video define the gcd of 10 and 45?

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Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    Speaker says the greatest common denominator/divisor is the largest number that divides both 10 and 45 evenly.

Uncertainties
  1. The spoken term is denominator, but the mathematical context is divisor.

Knowledge points
  1. Definition of gcd in the example

Why is the earlier remainder 5 chosen as the answer once the new remainder is 0?

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Evidence
  1. Diagram
    Observation

    The 5 is boxed after the line 10=5×2+010 = 5 \times 2 + 0 appears.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narrator chooses the preceding nonzero remainder after the final exact division.

Knowledge points
  1. Termination rule for the Euclidean algorithm
  2. Derivation of gcd(10;45) by the Euclidean algorithm
  3. Visual emphasis of the final remainder

How do you begin the Euclidean algorithm for gcd(1701;3768)?

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Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    The narration sets up 3768 as 1701 times an integer quotient plus a remainder.

  2. Formula
    Observation

    3768=1701×2+3663768 = 1701 \times 2 + 366

Knowledge points
  1. Applying the same method to a larger pair of integers
  2. Partial derivation for gcd(1701;3768)
  3. Worked example: gcd(1701;3768), partial

How do the previous divisor and remainder become the inputs to the next Euclidean division?

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Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    The narration describes carrying each divisor and remainder into the next division.

  2. Formula
    Observation

    Successive lines replace the old divisor by the previous remainder.

Knowledge points
  1. Division-with-remainder step of the Euclidean algorithm
  2. Derivation of gcd(10;45) by the Euclidean algorithm
  3. Partial derivation for gcd(1701;3768)

Is the speaker saying greatest common denominator or greatest common divisor?

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Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    The narration uses the term denominator while discussing gcd.

  2. Formula
    Observation

    gcd(10;45)

Knowledge points
  1. Spoken 'denominator' versus written gcd
  2. gcd(a;b)

How do I use the Euclidean algorithm to find the greatest common divisor of two large numbers?

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Derived from the video
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    The entire video is a demonstration of this process.

Knowledge points
  1. Euclidean Algorithm
  2. Finding gcd(1701, 3768)

Why is the last non-zero remainder the greatest common divisor in the Euclidean algorithm?

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Derived from the video
Evidence
  1. Audio
    Observation

    The narration selects the preceding positive remainder at the end of the calculation.

Knowledge points
  1. Result of the Euclidean Algorithm
Coverage and review notes

Covered · Opening title, two gcd examples on the board, verbal definition of the target quantity, and the stated answer 5 for gcd(10;45).

Covered · First Euclidean division line is written and explained: 45=10⋅q+r45 = 10\cdot q + r becomes 45=10⋅4+545 = 10\cdot 4 + 5.

Covered · Arrows show the previous divisor and remainder moving into the next division, whose written line starts with 10=.

Covered · Completion of the small example gcd(10;45), including the zero-remainder stop rule and boxed answer.

Covered · The larger example begins with two complete divisions, followed by the start of 366=237⋅1366=237\cdot 1; its remainder is completed in the following source interval.

Covered · Demonstration of the Euclidean algorithm steps.

Covered · Identification of the final answer and conclusion.

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  • Euclidean algorithm ApplicationAt 0:25
    Why this connection?

    From 25 to 245 seconds, the source carries two positive-integer remainder chains to a zero remainder: 45=10∗4+545=10*4+5, 10=5∗2+010=5*2+0 gives gcd(10,45)=5; the seven-step 3768 and 1701 calculation ends at gcd=3. The source demonstrates the algorithm but does not prove its invariant or termination, so the role is application rather than proof.

  • Greatest common divisor ApplicationAt 0:34
    Why this connection?

    From 34 to 245 seconds, the board correctly computes gcd(10,45)=5 and gcd(1701,3768)=3 using complete division chains. The public review corrects the speaker's repeated phrase greatest common denominator to greatest common divisor.

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