The Shulbasutras of Baudhayana, Apastamba, Katyayana and Manava: With Text, English Translation and Commentary c5.s3.23
The Śulbasūtras of Baudhāyana, Āpastamba, Kātyāyana and Mānava: With Text, English Translation and Commentary c5.s3.23
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c5.s3.23
The *śulbakāras* were familiar with the use of fractions and manipulated with them in various ways, specially in connection with the construction of bricks for the fire-altars. The terms used by them are significant as well as interesting, of which few examples are given :