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Prime factorization 32 × 97
Step size 1.37457 ¢ 
Fifth 511\873 (702.405 ¢)
Semitones (A1:m2) 85:64 (116.8 ¢ : 87.97 ¢)
Consistency limit 7
Distinct consistency limit 7

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