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How to Calculate the Decimal Value of Signed Binary Numbers

March 8, 2023June 19, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

Now that we have learned about signed number binary representation, let’s discuss how to find out the decimal value of a signed binary number if the format of the representation is known. Sign-Magnitude Form: Example: An 8-bit binary number represented in sign-magnitude form is 10010101. Find the decimal value of the number. Answer: The given…

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How to Represent Signed Numbers in Binary

March 7, 2023June 19, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

Positive integers, including zero, can be represented as unsigned numbers. However, digital systems, such as the computer, must be able to handle both positive and negative numbers. To represent negative integers, we need a notation for negative values. In ordinary arithmetic, a negative number is indicated by a minus sign and a positive number by…

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