Did Ahmes find the best expansions for 2/n?
Summary
The post revisits the problem of expressing 2/n as sums of unit fractions (Egyptian fractions) and questions whether Ahmes selected the best expansions. It discusses a specific example (2/95) where the traditional expansion could be simplified, and explores possible reasons the ancient scribes might have preferred certain forms, noting that the exact criteria remain unknown. The piece situates the discussion within historical context and references related scholarly work.