Short Definition of Mathematics
Notation: Writing a number in figures is called notation. Numeration: Writing a number in words is called numeration. Numeral: A group of digits, denoting a number is called a numeral. i.e., 4628, 76590, 803742 etc.are numerals . Factor: A number, which divides the divident completely leaving no remainder, is known as the number 's Factor of the number. Multiple: A dividend into which a factor can divide is called the Multiple of that number. 30÷5=6 Here,30 is a multiple of 6. Even Numbers: All multiples of 2 are called even numbers. Odd Numbers: Numbers which are not multiples of 2 are called odd numbers. Prime Numbers: Each of the numbers which have exactly two factors, namely 1 and itself, is called a prime number. Example: The numbers 2,3,5,7,11,13.........,etc. are prime numbers. Composite Numbers: Numbers having more than two factors are known as composite numbers. Example: The numbers 4,6,8,9,10,12,14.........., etc. are co...