"Kummer's theorem" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after Ernst Kummer, who proved it in an 1852 paper. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kummer's theorem
  1. (mathematics) A formula for the exponent of the highest power of a prime number that divides a given binomial coefficient. Wikipedia link: Kummer's theorem Categories (topical): Mathematics

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