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description: "Discussion on \"3 ways to make big numbers readable in Ruby\". Today, I came across the following method in my old code. (This comes from an application supporting calculations in the construction of concrete floors).\n  def l_factor\n    ((bending_stiffness * 10000000000) / k) ** 0.25\n  end\nThis big number looks ..."
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# [3 ways to make big numbers readable in Ruby](https://rubywizards.com/3-ways-to-make-big-numbers-readable-in-ruby?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Today, I came across the following method in my old code. (This comes from an application supporting calculations in the construction of concrete floors). def l\_factor ((bending\_stiffness \* 10000000000) / k) \*\* 0.25 end This big number looks ...

Nov 10, 2021 · 1 min read · rubywizards.com  
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