History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s4.55

v1.c8.s4.55

Now, 5× 2=10; 5 is rubbed out and 0 substituted in its place; then 5× 1=5; 5+1=6; 6+6=12; 6 is rubbed out and 2 substituted, and 1 is carried over; then 1+5=6, 5 is rubbed out and 6 substituted in its place. The *pâṭî* has now,