History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s4.54

v1.c8.s4.54

Then, 3× 2=6; 3 is rubbed out and 6 substituted; then 3× 1=3 and 3+2=5; 2 is rubbed out and 5 substituted in its place. The multiplier having been moved, the work on the *pâṭî* stands thus: