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Binary arithmetic is essential in all digital computers and in many other types of digital systems. Now, since we know about different number systems and signed numbers, this is the right time to learn about binary arithmetic and the associated rules. First, we would learn about the basic rules of binary arithmetic, and solve some…
Using unsigned magnitude form, we can only represent the positive numbers. Whereas, using signed magnitude form, we can represent both positive as well as negative numbers. In this article, we will highlight a few differences between the signed and unsigned magnitude forms of representing binary numbers. Unsigned Magnitude Signed Magnitude What can be represented…
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In a recent article, we have seen how to convert a binary number to its corresponding octal as well as hexadecimal number. However, in that article, we have considered the conversions for only the whole numbers. In this article, we will do the conversions for the binary fractional numbers. Following is the technique for such…
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The number of independent digits used in the number system is known as Radix or Base of the number system. Few Relevant Questions and Answers Question: How many digits are there in the base/radix 9 number system?Answer: There are 9 digits in the base/radix 9 number system.Question: What is the largest digit in the base/radix…
In this article, we will discuss the representation of the following number systems Radix or Base of a Number System The number of independent digits used in the number system is known as Radix or Base of the number system. Positional or Weighted Number System The traditional number systems that we learned in school and…
In our day-to-day life, we generally use decimal number system for expressing any quantity. For example, when I go to an electronics shop for purchasing a mobile phone – I say that show me one good mobile phone in the range of Rs. 10,000/-. Here, ‘one’ and ‘10,000’ is the use of decimal number system….