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- Create maths/division.py with divide_numbers() function - Add explicit validation for zero denominator - Include comprehensive docstring with examples - Add doctests for various cases including error handling - Follow repository coding standards with type hints Fixes TheAlgorithms#13845
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- Fix E501: Break long line in docstring to stay within 88 chars - Fix W293: Remove trailing whitespace from blank lines
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- Rename parameter 'a' to 'numerator' for clarity - Rename parameter 'b' to 'denominator' for clarity - Update all references in function body and docstring
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Description
This PR adds a new
maths/division.pyfile with adivide_numbers()function that includes explicit input validation for zero denominators. This addresses issue #13845.Changes
maths/division.pywithdivide_numbers()functionBenefits
Testing
The function includes doctests that cover:
Related Issue
Fixes #13845