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The Babylonians developed a base-60 numeral system but also used base-10 for simpler calculations, showing an early understanding of decimal concepts.

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~500 BC: Greek Mathematicians and Decimals

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~500 BC: Greek Mathematicians and Decimals

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Greek scholars, such as Pythagoras, explored fractions and ratios, which laid the foundation for understanding decimals.

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Indian mathematicians like Aryabhata introduced the concept of decimal place value, which became a cornerstone for modern arithmetic.

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9th Century: Al-Khwarizmi and Decimal Notation

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9th Century: Al-Khwarizmi and Decimal Notation

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The Persian mathematician Al-Khwarizmi wrote about decimal fractions and methods of calculation, greatly influencing mathematical progress in the Islamic Golden Age.

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13th Century: Fibonacci’s Work in Europe

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13th Century: Fibonacci’s Work in Europe

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Fibonacci introduced the Hindu-Arabic numeral system, including decimals, to Europe through his book 'Liber Abaci.'

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16th Century: Decimal Point Introduction

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16th Century: Decimal Point Introduction

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The decimal point as a separator was first used by Flemish mathematician Simon Stevin in his work 'De Thiende.'

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17th Century: John Napier and Logarithms

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17th Century: John Napier and Logarithms

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John Napier popularized the use of decimals in logarithmic calculations, simplifying complex mathematical operations.