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Carry Out Measurements and Calculations

This document defines common binary terms like binary, byte, bit, and gigahertz. It explains that binary is a base-2 number system using only 0s and 1s. It provides an example of how to read a binary number by its place value. Finally, it outlines the step-by-step process for converting a decimal number to its binary equivalent by repeatedly dividing the number by 2 and writing the remainders as the binary digits from least to most significant.

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Carry Out Measurements and Calculations

This document defines common binary terms like binary, byte, bit, and gigahertz. It explains that binary is a base-2 number system using only 0s and 1s. It provides an example of how to read a binary number by its place value. Finally, it outlines the step-by-step process for converting a decimal number to its binary equivalent by repeatedly dividing the number by 2 and writing the remainders as the binary digits from least to most significant.

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CARRY OUT

MEASUREMENTS
AND
CALCULATIONS

Technology and Livelihood Education 8


Computer System Servicing
Definition of Terms:

Binary- the primary language


for computers that is made up
of only two numbers: 0 and 1
Binary Prefix- used to
represent the quantity in
terms of byte or bit in
computing.
Decimal- a base 10 number
system
Bit(b)- short for binary digit
Byte(B)- a unit of computer
information consisting of 8 bits
Giga Hertz (GHz)- also
known as clock rate or clock
speed of the processor.
How to Read Binary
Binary is a base-2 number system ,
where the number two (2) is raised
by an exponent (n-1). The exponent
is denoted by the digits place (n)
and subtracted by 1, wherein it
increases as you move through
each position starting from the
right going to the left.
For example:
number 2 on the first
position, so that is 2 raised
by n-1, wherein n=1.
2
Note:
The first place should be 1 but since it
is (n-1) subtracted by 1, it becomes 0.
The fist value is equivalent to 1
because is equal to 1
Note:
Any value with an exponent of 0 is
always equal to 1
DECIMAL TO BINARY CONVERSION
Rule: If the fraction is = ½ or .5, it is equivalent to 1
In converting a decimal number to binary, all you have to do is:
1. Divide the number by 2.
2. Write the quotient and multiply the remainder by 2.
3. Divide the remainder by 2
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you get a quotient of 0.
5. Read the values of the remainder from the bottom to top.
Write the values to get the binary value of the decimal
number.
Convert 19 to binary
Example:
Decimal number/2 Quotient Remainder
19/2 9 1
9/2 4 1
4/2 2 0
2/2 1 0
½ 0 1
19=10011
Note: A byte has 8 binary digits. Add 0s from the left to complete the 8
digits. The final answer is 19=00010011
End of discussion…

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