History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s4.131
History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s4.131
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v1.c8.s4.131
This is of two kinds according as we (*i*) add or (*ii*) subtract an assumed number. The assumed number is so chosen as to give two numbers with which multiplication will be easier than with the original multiplier. The two ways are illustrated below: