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There have been strange number systems used in the past in different parts of the world ... do you know any?
I don't know about that. The Romans had an awkward number system, but most civilizations before, during, and after them I would assume, had decent number systems. The Hindu system of numbers upon which our current decimal system is based existed either before or during the time of the Romans. Also, I don't think number systems, except for the Romans (all I can think of) were baseless. The first number systems were a base 1 system -- tallying.Gokul43201 said:For a long time, number systems were "baseless". Look at Roman Numerals for instance - it takes cartloads of numerals to write a 4 or 5 digit (decimal) number.
Now isn't that strange ?
Conventions die hard. Consider the imperial system of measurements.quddusaliquddus said:Does any1 know y they decided to stik to their number?>
Strange number systems are alternative mathematical systems that use different rules and symbols to represent numbers and perform arithmetic operations. They can include systems like Roman numerals, binary numbers, and imaginary numbers.
Different number systems were developed to solve specific problems or to make calculations easier. For example, the binary number system is used in computers because it only requires two symbols, 0 and 1, to represent numbers.
Each strange number system has its own set of rules and symbols. Some systems, like Roman numerals, use letters to represent values, while others, like imaginary numbers, use complex mathematical concepts. These systems also have their own methods for performing arithmetic operations.
Strange number systems can offer alternative ways to solve problems and can be useful for specific applications. For example, binary numbers are used in computer programming because they can represent and manipulate data more efficiently than decimal numbers.
While strange number systems can offer unique solutions, they can also be more complex and difficult to understand compared to the standard decimal system. This can make calculations and conversions more challenging for those who are not familiar with the system.