Binary Number System
A number System with a base value of 2 is termed a Binary number system. It uses 2 digits i.e. 0 and 1 for the creation of numbers. The numbers formed using these two digits are termed Binary Numbers. The binary number system is very useful in electronic devices and computer systems because it can be easily performed using just two states ON and OFF i.e. 0 and 1.
Decimal Numbers 0-9 are represented in binary as 0, 1, 10, 11, 100, 101, 110, 111, 1000, and 1001
For example, 14 can be written as 1110, 19 can be written as 10011, and 50 can be written as 110010.
Example of 14 in the binary system
Here 14 can be written as 1110
How many types of number systems are there?
As Numbers are not only the mere symbols on a page but there is much more significance of numbers. In the study of mathematics, numerous number systems exist, each with its own significance and applications. From the familiar decimal system we use daily to the intriguing worlds of binary, octal, and hexadecimal, these systems offer unique perspectives on numerical representation. In this article, we explore the concepts of number systems and also learn about these different number system types.
The number system includes different types of numbers for example prime numbers, odd numbers, even numbers, rational numbers, whole numbers, etc. These numbers can be expressed in the form of figures as well as words accordingly. For example, the numbers like 40 and 65 expressed in the form of figures can also be written as forty and sixty-five.
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