History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s7.57

v2.c17.s7.57

two and two (of them) should be considered after reducing them to common denominators. And (so on) repeatedly. If more unknowns remain (in the final equation), the method of the pulveriser (should be employed). (Then proceeding) reversely (the values of other unknowns can be found).”¹