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A simple range reduction method

· John Cook · Aug. 9, 2026, 5:19 p.m.

Computing software development numerical methods cosine calculation range reduction

Summary

This blog post discusses a simple range reduction method for calculating cosine, particularly efficient for moderately large arguments, referencing the work of Cody and Waite.

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