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…
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Unsigned Magnitude vs Signed Magnitude Representation
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…
Binary to Octal and Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion for Fractional Number
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…
What is 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. Decimal: a radix-10 number system and therefore has 10 different digits or symbols. These are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4,…
Representation of Number System
In this article, we will discuss the representation of the following number systems Decimal Binary Hexadecimal Octal Radix or Base of a Number System The number of independent digits used in the number system is known as Radix or Base…
Introduction to Number System
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…