Date of Award
2002
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Department
Mathematics
Abstract
Egyptian fractions are what we know as unit fractions that are of the form 1/n - with the exception, by the Egyptians, of 2/3. Egyptian fractions have actually played an important part in mathematics history with its primary roots in number theory. This paper will trace the history of Egyptian fractions by starting at the time of the Egyptians, working our way to Fibonacci, a geologist named Farey, continued fractions, Diophantine equations, and unsolved problems in number theory.
Recommended Citation
Hanley, Jodi Ann, "Egyptian fractions" (2002). Theses Digitization Project. 2323.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2323
