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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, an essential prerequisite for advanced [[mathematics]].
 
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, an essential prerequisite for advanced [[mathematics]].
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In the BC/AD timeline, the year zero is omitted.  History proceeds from December 31, 1 BC to January 1, 1 AD.  This can lead to counting errors when summing up spans of time that cross the transition point, because people often assume the timeline is constructed like the set of integers.
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In the BC/AD timeline, the year zero is omitted.  History proceeds from December 31, 1 BC to January 1, 1 AD.  This can lead to counting errors when summing up spans of time that cross the transition point, because people often assume the timeline is constructed like the set of [[integer | integers]].
    
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