The sequences and of complex numbers are the canonical numerators and denominators of some continued fraction if and only if
for all . If so, then is uniquely determined by:
i.e.
Example. Find a continued fraction with approximants 1/2, 3/4, 7/8, 15/16 etc.
for , .
So the sought continued fraction is
references
Lorentzen, Waadeland – Continued fractions with applications