algorismus

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In mathematics: The transmission of Greek and Arabic learning
Western texts called algorismus (a Latin form of the name al-Khwārizmī) introduced the Hindu-Arabic numerals and applied them in calculations. Thus, modern numerals first came into use in universities and then became common among merchants and other laymen. It should be noted that, up to the 15th century,…
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