Decimal Number System - mbits-mirafra/digitalDesignCourse GitHub Wiki

Definition

  • The number system with base or radix 10, i.e. uses total 10 symbols to represent the number is called decimal number system.

  • The symbols used in the decimal number system are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9; where each of these symbols are assigned with a specific value.

Applications

  1. Familiarity: The decimal number system is the number system most commonly used in everyday life. Most people are familiar with the decimal system because it originates from the fact that we have 10 fingers on two hands.

  1. Compatibility: Decimal numbers can be easily converted to other number systems, such as binary or hexadecimal, when necessary. This allows for compatibility with digital systems that use other number systems.

  2. Ease of use in financial and accounting applications: The decimal system is well-suited for financial and accounting applications, where it is common to work with fractional values. In these applications, the decimal system is more natural and easier to work with than binary or octal.

1. Decimal to Binary Conversion

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2. Decimal to Octal Conversion

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3. Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion

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