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Number System — Chapter Summary

NIOS · Class 10 · Maths

Summary of Number System for NIOS Class 10 Maths. Key concepts: Natural numbers are, Whole numbers are natural and Integers extend whole numbers.

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Overview

The number system grew from counting numbers to whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, and finally real numbers. Natural numbers begin with 1 and are used for counting. Whole numbers add 0. Integers extend further to include negative numbers. Rational numbers are numbers of t

Key Concepts

Natural numbers are the counting numbers

Natural numbers are the counting numbers 1, 2, 3, ... . There is no greatest natural number. Addition and multiplication of natural numbers always giv

Whole numbers are natural numbers extended

Whole numbers are natural numbers extended by 0, so they are 0, 1, 2, 3, ... . There is no greatest whole number. Division by zero is not defined.

Integers extend whole numbers by including

Integers extend whole numbers by including negative numbers such as -1, -2, -3, ... . They are ..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ... . Integers make subtra

A rational number is any number

A rational number is any number that can be written in the form p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0. Every natural number, whole number, and int

A rational number is in standard

A rational number is in standard form when its denominator is positive and the numerator and denominator are co-prime. Standard form is also called lo

Learning Objectives

  • Identify natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, and real numbers
  • Write rational numbers in standard form or lowest form
  • Compare rational numbers using common denominators and the number line
  • Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of rational numbers
  • Convert rational numbers between fraction form and decimal form

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Number System for NIOS Class 10 Maths?
Key topics in Number System include Natural Numbers, Whole Numbers, and Integers, Rational Numbers and Standard Form, Arithmetic Operations on Rational Numbers, Decimal Representation of Rational Numbers. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Number System for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 39 practice questions on Number System. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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