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Clear lowest set bit · case 05
Subtracting one also sets trailing zero bits.
Case contract
Integer arguments; denominators, steps, moduli, and bit widths are positive. Unsigned word inputs fit the specified width except where masking is explicitly the operation. Sequence sizes are nonnegative. n is nonnegative; clear exactly its least significant one, or return zero for zero. Exact operational definition: n & (n-1)
Why this case matters
Small exact fixtures expose this error without platform timing, external services, or probabilistic observations. Integer mathematics results depend on the stated convention.
One recorded failure
Sample boundary fixtureThis sample comes from the broken implementation of a controlled reproducer.
| Boundary fixture | Actual | Expected | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| fixture 1: (12,) | 11 | 8 | Failed |
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