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== Prime factorization ==
== Prime factorization ==
{{Wikipedia|pname=false|Integer factorization}}
{{Wikipedia|Integer factorization}}


By the [[wikipedia: Fundamental theorem of arithmetic|fundamental theorem of arithmetic]], any [[ratio]] can be uniquely represented by a product of prime numbers through prime factorization. It enables the notation of ratios as [[monzo]]s.  
By the {{w|fundamental theorem of arithmetic}}, any [[ratio]] can be uniquely represented by a product of prime numbers through prime factorization. It enables the notation of ratios as [[monzo]]s.  


== Prime equal division ==
== Prime equal division ==
{{Main| Prime equal division }}
{{Main| Prime equal division }}


A prime equal division is an [[equal-step tuning]] that divides a given [[equave]] into a prime number of pitches. They are notable because of many interesting properties.  
A prime equal division is an [[equal-step tuning]] that divides a given [[interval] into a prime number of pitches. They are notable because of many interesting properties.  


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[List of integer factorizations]]
* [[List of integer factorizations]]


== Links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.arndt-bruenner.de/mathe/scripts/primzahlen.htm Die Primzahlseite] (German) by Arndt Brünner (helpful tools for prime factorization and ~test)
* [http://www.arndt-bruenner.de/mathe/scripts/primzahlen.htm Die Primzahlseite] (German) by Arndt Brünner (helpful tools for prime factorization and ~test)


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