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Numbers in Indian and International System — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 6 · Mathematics

What Numbers in Indian and International System covers in ICSE Class 6 Mathematics: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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3 Topics · ICSE Class 6 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Numbers in Indian and International System

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1. Indian System of Numeration

  • Used commonly in India and neighboring countries.
  • Periods: Ones, Thousands, Lakhs, Crores.
  • Commas are placed after every 3 digits from the right, then every 2 digits: e.g., 1,00,000 (One lakh).
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2. International System of Numeration

  • Used globally in countries like the USA, UK, and in international reports.
  • Periods: Ones, Thousands, Millions, Billions.
  • Commas are placed after every 3 digits from the right: e.g., 1,000,000 (One million).
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3. Comparison of Indian and International Systems

  • Both systems use digits 0–9 but differ in grouping and naming.
  • Indian system uses Lakhs and Crores; International uses Millions and Billions.
  • 1 Lakh = 100,000 = 100 thousand.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Number Systems and Numeration

Numeral and NumerationIndian System of NumerationInternational System of NumerationComparison of SystemsPlace Value and PeriodsRules for Reading Numbers

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Key topics in Numbers in Indian and International System include Indian System of Numeration, International System of Numeration, Comparison of Indian and International Systems. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
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