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The Fundamental Operations in Bead Arithmetic (How to Use the Chinese Abacus)

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DDC/MDS: 513.0284 — Natural sciences & mathematics Mathematics Arithmetic Geometry
LCC: QA75 .K9 — Science Mathematics Mathematics Instruments and machines Calculating machines Electronic computers. Computer science

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