The Babylonians used two symbols for numbers 1 to 59, contrasting with simpler systems like decimal and binary. The decimal system uses ten digits, while binary relies on two, making it efficient for computers. Ternary systems, designed with three digits, have not gained traction in computing and remain hobbyist projects. Despite each numeral system being mathematically valid, binary's digital representation through on/off states in hardware is preferred in practice. Ultimately, while different bases exist, decimal and binary dominate for practical uses.
The Babylonians utilized combinations of two symbols to represent numbers from 1 to 59, contrasting sharply with the simplicity of the decimal system, which relies on just 10 digits.
In principle, any number can be represented in any base system; whether base 10, base 60, base 3, or base 2, the mathematics is perfectly sound.
While the decimal system is efficient for expressing numbers, binary notation, used in conventional computers, relies on just two states—0 and 1—representing digits through electrical hardware.
Ternary systems, once explored for potential efficiency in computing, have largely remained experimental, emphasizing the practical hurdles of utilizing more than binary. These projects have mostly become hobbies rather than mainstream technology.
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