What are the main types of mathematics?

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The main types of mathematics encompass several key areas, including Algebra, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, and Linear Algebra. Additionally, pure mathematics is broadly categorized into analysis, topology, and algebra, each containing various sub-disciplines. For a comprehensive overview, the Mathematics Subject Classification on Wikipedia provides detailed insights into these areas.

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What are the main types of mathematics?

By types, I mean general areas. For example:
-Algebra
-Differential calculus
-Integral calculus
-Multivariable calculus
-Linear algebra
...
 
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Cinitiator said:
What are the main types of mathematics?

By types, I mean general areas. For example:
-Algebra
-Differential calculus
-Integral calculus
-Multivariable calculus
-Linear algebra
...

Hey Cinitiator and welcome to the forums.

This is a multi-faceted question: it depends how you look at it.

The big areas of pure mathematics include analysis, topology and algebra. These are divided up into sub-areas and so it goes on.

This site will do a better job than I ever can:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematics
 

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