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Computer Number Systems - Complete Guide

What is a Number System?

A number system is a way to represent numbers. Computers use binary (0 and 1), but also work with decimal, octal, and
hexadecimal systems for different purposes.

Types of Number Systems

1. Binary (Base-2): Digits used - 0, 1


Example: 1011 (Binary) = 11 (Decimal)

2. Octal (Base-8): Digits used - 0 to 7


Example: 75 (Octal) = 61 (Decimal)

3. Decimal (Base-10): Digits used - 0 to 9


Example: 123 (Decimal)

4. Hexadecimal (Base-16): Digits used - 0-9, A-F


Example: 3F (Hex) = 63 (Decimal)

Conversions Between Systems

- Binary <-> Decimal


- Decimal <-> Binary
- Binary <-> Hexadecimal
- Decimal <-> Hexadecimal

Example: Binary 1011 = Decimal 11


Hex 3F = Decimal 63

Summary Table

System | Base | Digits | Used In


-------------|------|--------------|--------------------------
Binary |2 | 0, 1 | All computer operations
Octal |8 | 0-7 | UNIX/Linux file permissions
Decimal | 10 | 0-9 | Human counting system
Hexadecimal | 16 | 0-9, A-F | Memory addresses, colors

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