Definition of

Number Theory

The study of whole numbers and their properties.

Includes the study of:
• Prime Numbers
• Rational Numbers (whole numbers divided by whole numbers)
• and much more

It is a large and interesting area.

(Note: in mathematics the word theory means "a set of ideas that explain something" NOT the usual English meaning of "an untested idea".)
See: Theory
Number Theory

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