Did Ahmes find the best expansions for 2/n?
Rhind Mathematical PapyrusEgyptian mathematicsunit fractionsAhmesexpansionsmathematicsfractions
Author: surprisetalk
Date: 6/8/2026
Article Summary:
The author discusses the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus and the expansions of 2/n as a sum of unit fractions, questioning whether Ahmes, the author, had the best possible expansions.