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What is System of Numeration? |
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Indian System of Numeration |
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International System of Numeration |
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Relationship Between Indian and International Systems |
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A numeral system is a writing system for expressing numbers; that is, a mathematical notation for representing numbers of a given set, using digits or other symbols in a consistent manner. The same sequence of symbols may represent different numbers in different numeral systems.
In the Indian system, numbers are grouped into different periods: Ones, Thousands, Lakhs, and Crores. Each period is separated by commas. Here is the structure:
Place Values in the Indian System:
In the International system, numbers are grouped into periods of three digits each. These periods are Millions, Thousands, and Ones. Each period is separated by commas. Here is the structure:
Place Values in the International System:
In the Indian System:
In the International System:
In the Indian System:
In the International System:
Large numbers are often used in contexts like population, financial data, and large-scale measurements.
The population of a country as of 31 March 2016 was 1,210,193,422.
In the International System:
In Expanded Notation:
To understand the relationship, we compare the equivalent values in both systems:
Example: The Number 5,678,901
In Expanded Notation:
Example: The Number 18,764,325
In Expanded Notation:
1. What is the Indian System of Numeration? | ![]() |
2. What is the International System of Numeration? | ![]() |
3. What is the relationship between the Indian and International Systems of Numeration? | ![]() |
4. How do you convert numbers between the Indian and International Systems of Numeration? | ![]() |
5. Why is it important to understand both the Indian and International Systems of Numeration? | ![]() |