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Vedic Maths is based on sixteen sutras or principles. These principles are general in
nature and can be applied in many ways. In practice many applications of the sutras may
be learned and combined to solve actual problems. Here we will see how to do simple
arithmetic using vedic mathematics.

Using VERTICALLY AND CROSSWISE for multiplying fractional numbers, with this sutra
you can multiply faster than a calculator.

Use VERTICALLY AND CROSSWISE to write the answer straight down!

Multiply crosswise and add to get the top of the answer:

2 + 1 = 10 + 3 = 13
3 5 15 15

2 x 5 = 10 and 1 x 3 = 3. Then 10 + 3 = 13.

The bottom of the fraction is just 3 x 5 = 15.

You multiply the bottom number together.

So : 5 + 3 = 20 + 21 = 41
7 4 28 28

Subtracting is just as easy: multiply crosswise as before, but the subtract:

6 – 2 = 18 – 14 = 4
7 3 21 21
Try a few :

1. 5 + 3 =
9 7

2. 2 + 1 =
3 8

3. 11 + 2 =
9 5

1 4
4. 13 + 9 =

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