Difference between Whole Numbers and Natural Numbers
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Whole Numbers |
Natural Numbers |
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The set of all-natural numbers and zero is referred to as whole numbers. W = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,…} |
The set of all positive integers is referred to as natural numbers. N = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5,…} |
| Counting starts from 0, i.e., 0 is the smallest whole number. | Counting starts from 1, i.e., 1 is the smallest natural number. |
| All whole numbers except 0 are natural numbers. | All natural numbers are whole numbers. |
Properties of Whole Numbers
A number system refers to a system that represents numbers, where a number is defined as the mathematical value that helps to count, measure, or label and perform various mathematical calculations. We have various types of numbers based on their properties, such as natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers, real numbers, etc. In a number system, these numbers are used as digits. A number system also helps us to perform various arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, and division. A binary number system, an octal number system, a decimal number system, and a decimal number system are different types of number systems.