Lucas Theorem
Explore the Lucas Theorem to efficiently compute binomial coefficients modulo a prime number p, using base p digit expansions of integers n and r. Understand the dynamic programming approach to calculating individual subproblems and recursive methods to handle large values, enabling you to solve modular combinations in number theory problems.
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Problem introduction
Given three numbers n, r, and p, compute the above value of % p.
Lucas theorem approach
In number theory, the Lucas’ Theorem expresses the ...