Hmm, I was assuming they didn't have a concept of base 10. If they do have it I ...

shultays on July 28, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: How did anyone do math in Roman numerals? (2017)

Hmm, I was assuming they didn't have a concept of base 10. If they do have it I wonder how they couldn't make the connection and write stuff in base 10 as well instead of a mixed base with weird rules

Then I guess the real challenge is converting numbers around?