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Overview of Number Systems Explained

A number system is a method for expressing numbers using digits or symbols. There are four main types of number systems: Binary (base 2), Octal (base 8), Decimal (base 10), and Hexadecimal (base 16). Each system serves different purposes, with Binary being crucial for computers and Decimal being used in everyday life.

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Overview of Number Systems Explained

A number system is a method for expressing numbers using digits or symbols. There are four main types of number systems: Binary (base 2), Octal (base 8), Decimal (base 10), and Hexadecimal (base 16). Each system serves different purposes, with Binary being crucial for computers and Decimal being used in everyday life.

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Number Systems

By Sohum Shah
24/7/2022
What Are Number Systems

A number system is defined as a


system of writing to express
numbers. It is the mathematical
notation for representing numbers of
a given set by using digits or other
symbols in a consistent manner.
Types of number systems

 There Are 4 Types of number systems

 Binary Number System


 Octal Number System
 Decimal Number System
 Hexa Decimal Number System
Binary Number System

The Binary number system is the 2nd most useful number system
because it’s the only number system that is understood by the computer
The base of the binary number system is 2 (0 & 1)
Octal Number System

The Octal Number system is widely used in computer application sectors and
digital numbering systems
The base of the octal number system is 8 (0-7)
Decimal Number System

Decimal number system is the 1st most useful number system because
it’s the number system we use in our daily life
The base of the decimal number system is 10 (0-9)
Hexa Decimal Number System

Hexadecimal number system is used to describe locations in memory for every


byte.
The base of the hexa decimal number system is 16 (0-9 & A-F)
A = 10
B = 11
C = 12
D = 13
E = 14
F = 15

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