In an earlier post, we have seen that how to convert any number system to decimal number system. However, that article presents the conversions only for the whole numbers. In this article, we will consider the fractional number system conversion.…
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Binary to Octal & Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion
We have already seen octal to binary and hexadecimal to binary conversion in an earlier article. In this post, we will be learning how to convert binary to octal and binary to hexadecimal numbers. Following is the technique for these…
Octal to Binary & Hexadecimal to Binary Conversion
Octal to binary and hexadecimal to binary conversions are important concepts with regard to digital electronics and digital computers. Following is the technique for these conversions. Technique Convert each octal digit to a 3-bit equivalent binary representation Convert each hexadecimal…
Decimal to Any Number System Conversion
The following technique is used to convert a decimal number to any number system. Technique Divide by ‘X’, where ‘X’ is the base/radix of the number system Keep track of the remainder Repeat the process till the quotient becomes ‘0’…
Any Number System to Decimal Conversion
The following technique is used to convert any number system to its equivalent decimal number. Technique Multiply each bit by Xn, where ‘X’ is the base and ‘n’ is the “weight” of the bit Add all the results to get…
Conversion of Number Systems
It is important to learn the techniques of converting one number system to another while studying digital electronics or digital computers. This is because, in our day-to-day life we use decimal number systems, while computers use either binary or hexadecimal…