How to read a number on the soroban
1. Let's learn with an example
What is the number displayed on the little soroban below ?

2. Rods
First, we notice there are 4 vertical rods with beads at different positions. So the number has 4 digits.

What is the number displayed on the little soroban below ?
First, we notice there are 4 vertical rods with beads at different positions. So the number has 4 digits.