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Count on it - history of Chinese Mathematics
In the colorful treasure trove of Chinese history and culture, mathematics (math) is undoubtedly a resplendent and glaring pearl. Boasting paramount values and a unique position in the world civilization history, math is another important contribution China has made to the world besides the Four Great Ancient Inventions of papermaking, gunpowder, compass, and printing.
Achievements
Sunzi Suanjing
It is generally believed that the book was completed in the fourth or the fifth century...
Haidao Suanjing
The Haidao Suanjing shows how to use the Gougu theorem to calculate heights of objects and distances to objects which cannot be measured directly.
Zhoubi Suanjing
Zhoubi Suanjingwas essentially an astronomy text,containing some important mathematical sections...
Jiuzhang Suanshu
The Jiuzhang Suanshu is the longest surviving and one of the most important in the ten ancient Chinese mathematical books...
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Abacus
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Negative Number
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Multiplication table
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The use of fractional number and decimal number
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Pi in China
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The use of the decimal system
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Suan Chou
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Binary system
Mathematicians
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Zu Chongzhi
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Wu Wenjun
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Hua Luogeng
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Su Buqing
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Zhang Heng
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Liu Hui
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Chen Jingrun
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