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Why do some people call mathematics "math" and some "maths"?

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Why do some people call mathematics "math" and some "maths"?

Well 'math' is the American way (and the proper way) to say it. 'Maths' is the way people across the pond say it.

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Well 'math' is the American way (and the proper way) to say it. 'Maths' is the way people across the pond say it.

It was originally "maths" we Americans changed it to "Math". 

Nice find OP, lol should let them know.

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