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Corresponding to post about precision loss

Libraries for Fixed-Point Arithmetic:

1. ABDKMath64x64 Library

The ABDKMath64x64 library provides high-precision fixed-point arithmetic operations.

Example using ABDKMath64x64:




2. DSMath Library

DSMath is a comprehensive library used for high-precision arithmetic operations in Solidity. It is especially useful for DeFi

applications where financial calculations require a high degree of accuracy. DSMath provides functions for basic arithmetic, exponentiation, and logarithmic operations with fixed-point arithmetic.

The library includes functions for:

Multiplication and division with scaling (e.g., wmul, wdiv)

Exponentiation and logarithms

Basic arithmetic operations with overflow checks




Best Practices to Avoid Precision Loss

Choose Appropriate Scaling Factors: Use a scaling factor that balances precision and the range of values.

Avoid Intermediate Fractions: Perform scaling before division and revert scaling after operations to minimize precision loss.

Leverage Libraries: Use well-tested libraries for fixed-point arithmetic to reduce errors and improve readability.

Test Thoroughly: Implement extensive tests, including edge cases and large values, to ensure the correctness of arithmetic operations. Additional fuzzing is mandatory.