Page:The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, Volume I.pdf/116

 CHAPTER III. MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS

Problem 61

Table for multiplication of fractions.

$2/3$ of $2/3$ is $1/undefined$$1/undefined$; $1/undefined$,$2/3$ of it is $1/undefined$$1/undefined$

Problem 61B

Rule for getting $2/3$ of the reciprocal of an odd number.

To get $1/undefined$ of $1/undefined$ take the reciprocals of 2 times 5 and 6 times 5, and in the same way get $1/undefined$ of the reciprocal of any odd number.