In this chapter, we show examples of multiplication with the method identified on Guamán Poma’s yupana. In addition, we propose possible calculation methods for Inca addition, subtraction, and division, as deduced from the method of multiplication identified.

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Potential Arithmetical Operations on Guamán Poma’s Yupana

  • Cinzia Florio

摘要

In this chapter, we show examples of multiplication with the method identified on Guamán Poma’s yupana. In addition, we propose possible calculation methods for Inca addition, subtraction, and division, as deduced from the method of multiplication identified.