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Importance of Zero in Numbers[edit]

What is the importance of zero in numbers — Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.99.40.158 (talk) 15:28, 29 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Makes math a lot easier, due to its importance in positional notation... If you don't believe me, try multiplying two numbers using Roman numerals... :-) — 79.113.244.214 (talk) 16:15, 29 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Please see our article Zero, specifically the section Zero#In mathematics. -- ToE 23:59, 30 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]