Fractions or kalasavarṇa - Concepts in the Gaṇitasārasaṅgraha (G.S.S) of Mahāvīra
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: In ancient Indian mathematics, we can see the idea of fractions and their operations. In Jaina works the discussion of fractions is made under the name Kalāsavarṇa. Different types of fractions are studied by Mahāvīra in G.S.S. He classified the fractions into 6 types with examples. The concept of unit fractions and their operations are also discussed in G.S.S. The unit fractions were discussed under the name rūpāmśakarāśi’. These ideas of Mahavira can be utilised by the students of Mathematics for a better understanding of the concept of fractions
Author: Dr. P.M.Mini
Language: English
Subfield: Theoretical Computer Science
Field: Mathematics
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6911983500
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