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Number System Basics & Conversions

The document outlines key number systems including Decimal, Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal, detailing their bases and examples. It also explains conversions between these systems and highlights their applications in computing and digital electronics. Understanding these number systems is essential for various practical uses, particularly in technology.

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Number System Basics & Conversions

The document outlines key number systems including Decimal, Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal, detailing their bases and examples. It also explains conversions between these systems and highlights their applications in computing and digital electronics. Understanding these number systems is essential for various practical uses, particularly in technology.

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Number System Notes

A number system is a way to represent numbers using a set of symbols and rules. Below are the

key number systems:

1. Decimal Number System (Base-10)

- Uses digits: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

- Base: 10

- Example: 345 (Three Hundred Forty-Five)

2. Binary Number System (Base-2)

- Uses digits: 0, 1

- Base: 2

- Example: 1011 (Binary for 11 in Decimal)

3. Octal Number System (Base-8)

- Uses digits: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

- Base: 8

- Example: 125 (Octal for 85 in Decimal)

4. Hexadecimal Number System (Base-16)

- Uses digits: 0-9 and A-F (A=10, B=11, ..., F=15)

- Base: 16

- Example: 2F (Hex for 47 in Decimal)

5. Conversions Between Number Systems

- Decimal to Binary: Divide by 2, store remainders.


- Binary to Decimal: Multiply digits by powers of 2.

- Decimal to Octal: Divide by 8, store remainders.

- Octal to Decimal: Multiply digits by powers of 8.

- Decimal to Hexadecimal: Divide by 16, store remainders.

- Hexadecimal to Decimal: Multiply digits by powers of 16.

6. Applications of Number Systems

- Binary: Computers and digital systems.

- Octal & Hexadecimal: Memory addressing and compact representation in programming.

- Decimal: Everyday calculations and commerce.

This document summarizes the fundamental number systems and their conversions. Understanding

these systems is crucial for computing and digital electronics.

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