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Bases are the number of units, or numbers, used in a counting system. The most common base number is 10, because the numbers 0 to 9 are used in the number system. Base-10 numbers are the foundation of all math work.

Written By:Shubham

Updated: January 21 2021 02:13:53 AM ET New Delhi, Delhi, India

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