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Rh ½, ⅓, ⅔, ¼, each of which had its own symbol. Some of the numeral symbols in Ahmes deviate somewhat from the forms given in the two preceding tables; other symbols are not given in those tables. For the reading of the example in question we give here the following symbols:



Translation (reading from right to left):

“10 gives it, whole its, ¼ its, ½ its, Heap No.34 ½ $1/undefined$¼ ¼½1 1 $1/undefined$½ ½3.. $1/undefined$⅐½5 is heap the together 7 4 ¼ ⅐ Proof the of Beginning $1/undefined$⅐½5 $1/undefined$$1/undefined$¼½2 ½ ⅛¼ Remainder ⅛½9 together $1/undefined$$1/undefined$⅛¼1 ¼ 14 gives ¼ $1/undefined$$1/undefined$$1/undefined$$1/undefined$$1/undefined$⅐ 21 Together .7 gives ⅛ 1 2 2 4 4 8”