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Leonardo of Pisa, or Fibonacci (ca. 1175 - ca. 1250)

In the history of mathematics, the Middle Ages made significant advances in areas such as the mathematics of the infinite and algebra. However, one of the most enjoyable contributions was made by Fibonacci. Read about Fibonacci and his number series below.

1. Arabic numerals
2. Fibonacci and...
3. his number series. (Note especially how the Fibonacci series relates to "the Golden mean.")

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