Basics of Vedic Mathematics

After introduction to Vedic Mathematics, let us start with basics. It would be good to take multiplication, and for that any 2 digit number with any other 2 digit number.

Basic Definitions:

Vedic mathematics is based on the concept of placing the numbers either at the unit place or tenths or hundredth and so on. So for ease of understanding, let us use this legend:

About Vedic Mathematics

What is Vedic Mathematics?

It is an ancient technique, which simplifies multiplication, divisibility, complex numbers, squaring, cubing, square and cube roots. Even recurring decimals and auxiliary fractions can be handled by Vedic mathematics. Vedic Mathematics forms part of Jyotish Shastra or Astronomy which is one of the six parts of Vedangas. The Jyotish Shastra or Astronomy is made up of three parts called Skandas. A Skanda means the big branch of a tree shooting out of the trunk.