Hindu-Arabic numeral system

The Hindu-Arabic numeral system is a numerical notation that uses ten symbols: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Originating in India around the 6th century and later transmitted to the Arab world, it allows for efficient representation of numbers through place value. For example, in the number 204, the '2' represents 200, the '0' has no value in that position, and the '4' stands for 4. This system is the foundation of modern mathematics, enabling calculations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.