Abacus Explained

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An abacus is a calculating tool that’s been used for centuries and is still popular in many countries. It’s pronunciation is “a-buh-kuhs.”

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Facts About the Abacus

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Abacus History

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Abacus: How It Worked

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Abacus: Historical Significance

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Abacus Explained

Everything You Need To Know

An abacus is a calculating tool that’s been used for centuries and is still popular in many countries. It’s pronunciation is “a-buh-kuhs.”

Facts About the Abacus

– The origin of the abacus is still debated. Similar counting frame objects are believed to have been used in ancient China and Babylon. – An abacus is known as a Schoty in Russian and a Suanpan in Chinese.

Abacus History

As the most ancient calculator known, the origin and inventor of the abacus is unknown. It’s been used for centuries in China and has a long history of use in Ancient Greece, Rome, Russia Japan, and Babylon.

Abacus: How It Worked

This counting frame allows individuals to track, add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers easily.

Abacus: Historical Significance

This origin, whether in Ancient China or Babylon, has been used throughout history and is continued to be used as a convenient calculator for commercial transactions.

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