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Reversal identity for a finite continued fraction

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Because each matrix M(a)=(a1​10​) is symmetric, reversing the partial quotients transposes their product. If the convergents of [a0​,…,an​] are pj​/qj​, then the last two convergents of [an​,…,a0​] are
pn−1​pn​​andqn−1​qn​​.
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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2019 / ii / Paper 4 / 11I / c / Solution

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