Nine Chapters on Arithmetic: My Country's First Important Mathematical Treatise

Name: Nine Chapters on Arithmetic: My Country's First Important Mathematical Treatise
Author: Lin Wenzhao Approval

九章算术：我国第一部重要的数学专著

by Lin Wenzhao Approval (林文照审定)

Status: Completed
Source: Fanqie

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Synopsis

My country's first important mathematical monograph. The book is very rich in content and systematically summarizes the mathematical achievements of the Warring States, Qin, and Han periods. At the same time, "Nine Chapters on Arithmetic" also has its own unique achievements in mathematics. It is not only the first to mention the problem of fractions, but also the first to record problems such as surplus and deficiency. The chapter "Equations" also explains negative numbers and their addition and subtraction rules for the first time in the history of world mathematics. It is a comprehensive historical work and the most concise and effective applied mathematics in the world at that time. Its appearance marks the formation of a complete system of ancient Chinese mathematics.

Reader comments

I especially like the square field technique in it. By calculating the area of the field, I have a more intuitive understanding of mathematics. However, I don't like some of the complex concepts and it's a bit hard to read. But overall, this is a good book worth reading.
3 likes2y ago
Is this the original version? If it was the original version, I would have read it carefully. Five stars are given first (･ิϖ･ิ)っ
3 likes5y ago
I think it is very helpful for mathematics
1y ago
Is there anyone you can do the questions with? ( ﹡ˆOˆ﹡ )
5y ago

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