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ERIC Number: EJ433616
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
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Egyptian Fractions: Ahmes to Fibonacci to Today.
Hurd, Spencer P.
Mathematics Teacher, v84 n7 p561-68 Oct 1991
Presented is the ancient Egyptian algorithm for the operations of multiplication and division of integers and fractions. Theorems involving unit fractions, proved by Fibonacci, justifying and extending the Egyptian or Ahmes' methods into the Hindu-Arabic numeric representational system are given. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Division, Elementary Secondary Education, Fractions, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematics Education, Mathematics History, Mathematics Instruction, Multiplication, Secondary School Mathematics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Computer Programs
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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