maths: overflowing

[xirokx]

hi there,

I have searched google to no effect.

I need to know what overflowing is in terms of maths and the effects of overflowing. Don't need any essays just a brief explanation.

I thought it was when the calculator performs a calculation and due to lack of space on the display has to round up or down the numbers.

Can some maths whizz please help

Thanks

 

[xirokx]

cheers lads..