Ibn al-Wasiti

Ibn al-Wasiti was a 13th-century Arab mathematician and scholar from Baghdad, known for his contributions to arithmetic and algebra. He authored a popular mathematical treatise called "Al-Wasiti," which presented clear and practical methods for solving various numerical and computational problems. His work helped make complex mathematical concepts more accessible to students and practitioners of his time, emphasizing practical techniques in calculation, division, and fractions. Ibn al-Wasiti's insights played a role in the development of mathematical knowledge in the Islamic world during the medieval period.