Base Twelve
Base Twelve, also known as duodecimal, is a numeral system that uses twelve as its base. In this system, the digits range from 0 to 11, where the digit '10' represents ten and '11' represents eleven. This system can simplify certain calculations, especially in fractions, as twelve has more divisors than ten.
Base Twelve has been used historically in various cultures, including the ancient Sumerians and Maya. It is still seen today in some measurements, such as a dozen (12) eggs or a gross (144), which is twelve dozen. Advocates argue that it offers advantages in everyday counting and arithmetic.