Developed by [[Arab]] [[mathematicians]], the concept of zero was an important development in [[mathematics]] as it provided an easy method to increase magnitude in a simple and consistent manner, a significant advance in the practice of arithmetic and a step towards more sophisticated mathematics. | Developed by [[Arab]] [[mathematicians]], the concept of zero was an important development in [[mathematics]] as it provided an easy method to increase magnitude in a simple and consistent manner, a significant advance in the practice of arithmetic and a step towards more sophisticated mathematics. |