Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India c7.s5.91

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The method was subsequently discussed by Brahmagupta (c. 628 A. D.), Govindasvāmī (c. 850 A. D.) Mahāvīra (850 A. D.), Pṛthudakasvāmī (c. 861 A. D.) and others. The method of solution was further reduced by Āryabhaṭa II (950 A. D.). He continued the mutual division till the remainder becomes 1. Then the table (*valli*) was made with quotients and with 1 and 0 attached at the end as follows.

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