Extending Number.prototype in javascript and the Math object?

Question

I\'ve always wondered why Javascript has the global Math object instead of giving numbers their own methods. Is there a good reason for it?

Also are there any drawbacks

Answer 1

Try doing 123.round();

Your javascript console will throw a few hundred of errors to your eyes :P, nah ...

You can do:

Number.prototype.x then: (123).x(); but never 123.x();