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Revision as of 15:49, 24 August 2009
Contents
Arithmetic
Counting
In mathematical problems, there is a difference between the way you count numbers and values. In simple base 10 math, the methods appear to be the same; However, if you intend to use an alternative base for your mathematical problems, you can immediately see the difference.
A numerical representation for a value, is divided into exponents according to it's base. For example, in base 10 math, the digits representing values are read from right to left as ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, etc. - which are all multiples of 10.
In base two math, they read from right to left as ones, twos, fours, eights. Similarly, base three math reads ones, threes, nines, twenty-sevens, etc.
The following table illustrates the four basic digits that represent values for each base up to ten.
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Base Four |
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Base Seven |
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Base Eight |
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Base Nine |
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Base Ten |
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Addition
Addition, like all mathematical operations, is not dependent on the base you are using. To perform addition, you simply count inside of a placeholder until it carries over into the next place.
For example:
Base 2:
101 + 1 = 110 (5 + 1 = 6)
Because base 2 math only allows 1's and zeros, you must carry over any remaining digits.
Base 8:
107 + 1 = 110 (71 + 1 = 72)
Because base 8 math only allows for numbers up to 8, you must carry over any remaining digits.
Base 10:
109 + 1 = 110