7 ms·

Yes, composite numbers have many advantages. Working in base 60 = 2^2 * 5 * 3, has advantages of working in base 2, base 5, and base 3. In base 10, you can qui

Yes, composite numbers have many advantages. Working in base 60 = 2^2 * 5 * 3, has advantages of working in base 2, base 5, and base 3. In base 10, you can quickly spot multiples of 2, 5, and ten (or alternatively, reduce any number module 2, 5, or 10).

vog 9y ago
> base 60 = 2^2 5 * 3, has advantages of working in base 2, base 5, and base 3.* ... and 4 and 6 and 10. (and 12, 15, 30, 60)
- kutkloon7 9y ago
  And 120, 180, 240, ... ;)