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What are the steps followed when converting a whole number, in base ten into base two equivalent?

List the steps followed when converting a whole number, in base ten into base two equivalent.

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Maurice
(a) The number is repeatedly divided by 2 at every stage and the reminders recorded at every stage.

(b) Divide the decimal number repetitively by 2 until the dividend(2) is less than the divisor.

(c) The final answer is arrived at by writing down the reminders at every stage from last to the first one.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on April 17, 2018 at 07:33

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