Understanding Fermat's Little Theorem: A Key Concept in Number Theory 🔢

Discover how Fermat's Little Theorem, proven by Euler, helps simplify calculations with large numbers and its significance in number theory. Perfect for math enthusiasts!

Understanding Fermat's Little Theorem: A Key Concept in Number Theory 🔢
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323.9K views • Jan 12, 2012
Understanding Fermat's Little Theorem: A Key Concept in Number Theory 🔢

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Fermat's Little Theorem was observed by Fermat and proven by Euler, who generalized the theorem significantly. This theorem aids in dividing extremely large numbers and can aid in testing numbers to see if they are prime. For more advanced students, this theorem can be easily proven using basic group theory.

Prerequisites: To follow this video, you will want to first learn the basics of congruences.

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Subject: Number Theory
Teacher: Michael Harrison
Artist: Katrina de Dios


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