08-18-2007, 11:18 AM
You might find it an interesting to read "Numbering and Measuring in the Classical World" by W F Richardson, which is a short book on how the Romans saw mathematics, including uncia (duodecimal) fractions and manipulations, inclusive reckoning, and other thoughts.
Richard Campbell
Legio XX - Alexandria, Virginia
RAT member #6?
Legio XX - Alexandria, Virginia
RAT member #6?