Egyptian Mathematics Timeline

By samielke
  • Early Use of Fractions in Trade
    2000 BCE

    Early Use of Fractions in Trade

    Egyptians recorded fractions when dividing food and goods fairly
  • Moscow Mathematical Papyrus
    1850 BCE

    Moscow Mathematical Papyrus

    Contains geometry and fraction problems, showing early problem-solving methods
  • Rhind Mathematical Papyrus
    1650 BCE

    Rhind Mathematical Papyrus

    Over 80 problems, including how to divide loaves, crops, land - unit fractions are everywhere!
  • Pyramids and Fractions
    1500 BCE

    Pyramids and Fractions

    Egyptians used fractions (called seked) to calculate pyramid slopes
  • Transmission to Greece
    300 BCE

    Transmission to Greece

    Egyptian fraction methods influenced Greek mathematicians, showing us how tow great civilizations can connect over math