# Number System

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## # Number System

The number system or the numeral system is the system of naming or representing numbers. We know that a number is a mathematical value that helps to count or measure objects and it helps in performing various mathematical calculations. There are different types of number systems in Maths like decimal number system, binary number system, octal number system, and hexadecimal number system. In this article, we are going to learn what is a number system in Maths? different types, conversion procedures with many number system examples in detail. Also, check mathematics for grade 12open in new window here.

## # What is Number System in Maths?

A number system is defined as a system of writing to express numbers. It is the mathematical notation for representing numbers of a given set by using digits or other symbols in a consistent manner. It provides a unique representation of every number and represents the arithmetic and algebraic structure of the figures. It also allows us to operate arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction and division.

The value of any digit in a number can be determined by:

• The digit

• Its position in the number

• The base of the number system

Before discussing the different types of number system examples, first, let us discuss what is a number?

## # What is a Number?

A number is a mathematical value used for counting or measuring or labelling objects. Numbers are used to perform arithmetic calculations. Examples of numbers are natural numbers, whole numbers, rational and irrational numbers, etc. 0 is also a number that represents a null value.

A number has many other variations such as even and odd numbers, prime and composite numbers. Even and odd terms are used when a number is divisible by 2 or not, whereas prime and composite differentiate between the numbers that have only two factors and more than two factors, respectively.

In a number system, these numbers are used as digits. 0 and 1 are the most common digits in the number system, that are used to represent binary numbers. On the other hand, 0 to 9 digits are also used for other number systems. Let us learn here the types of number systems.

## # Types of Number System

There are various types of number systems in mathematics. The four most common number system types are:

1. Decimal number system (Base- 10)

1. Binary number system (Base- 2)

1. Octal number system (Base-8)

1. Hexadecimal number system (Base- 16)

Now, let us discuss the different types of number systems with examples.

### # Decimal Number System (Base 10 Number System)

The decimal number system has a base of 10 because it uses ten digits from 0 to 9. In the decimal number system, the positions successive to the left of the decimal point represent units, tens, hundreds, thousands and so on. This system is expressed in decimal numbersopen in new window. Every position shows a particular power of the base (10).

Example of Decimal Number System:

The decimal number 1457 consists of the digit 7 in the units position, 5 in the tens place, 4 in the hundreds position, and 1 in the thousands place whose value can be written as:

(1×$10^{3}$) + (4×$10^{2}$) + (5×$10^{1}$) + (7×$10^{0}$)

=(1×1000) + (4×100) + (5×10) + (7×1)

=1000 + 400 + 50 + 7

=1457

### # Binary Number System (Base 2 Number System)

The base 2 number system is also known as the Binary number systemopen in new window wherein, only two binary digits exist, i.e., 0 and 1. Specifically, the usual base-2 is a radix of 2. The figures described under this system are known as binary numbers which are the combination of 0 and 1. For example, 110101 is a binary number.

2 进制的数字系统也被称为二进制数系统open in new window，其中只有两个二进制数字存在，即 0 和 1。具体来说，通常以 2 为底的基数是 2。在这个系统下描述的数字被称为二进制数，它是 0 和 1 的组合。例如，110101 是一个二进制数。

We can convert any system into binary and vice versa.

Example

Write (14)10 as a binary number.

Solution:

Base 2 Number System Example

$(14)_{10}$ = $1110_{2}$

### # Octal Number System (Base 8 Number System)

In the octal number systemopen in new window, the base is 8 and it uses numbers from 0 to 7 to represent numbers. Octal numbers are commonly used in computer applications. Converting an octal number to decimal is the same as decimal conversion and is explained below using an example.

Example: Convert $215_{8}$ into decimal.

Solution:

$215_{8}$ = 2 × $8^{2}$ + 1 × $8^{1}$ + 5 × $8^{0}$

= 2 × 64 + 1 × 8 + 5 × 1

= 128 + 8 + 5

= 14110

### # Hexadecimal Number System (Base 16 Number System)

16进制数制

In the hexadecimal system, numbers are written or represented with base 16. In the hex system, the numbers are first represented just like in the decimal system, i.e. from 0 to 9. Then, the numbers are represented using the alphabet from A to F. The below-given table shows the representation of numbers in the hexadecimal number systemopen in new window.

Decimal0123456789101112131415

## # Number System Chart

In the number system chart, the base values and the digits of different number systems can be found. Below is the chart of the numeral system.

Number System Chart

## # Number System Conversion

Numbers can be represented in any of the number system categories like binary, decimal, hex, etc. Also, any number which is represented in any of the number system types can be easily converted to other. Check the detailed lesson on the conversions of number systemsopen in new window to learn how to convert numbers in decimal to binary and vice versa, hexadecimal to binary and vice versa, and octal to binary and vice versa using various examples.

With the help of the different conversion procedures explained above, now let us discuss in brief about the conversion of one number system to the other number system by taking a random number.

Assume the number 349. Thus, the number 349 in different number systems is as follows:

The number 349 in the binary number system is 101011101

The number 349 in the decimal number system is 349.

The number 349 in the octal number system is 535.

The number 349 in the hexadecimal number system is 15D

## # Number System Examples

Example 1:

Convert $(1056)_{16}$ to an octal number.

$(1056)_{16}$ 转换为八进制数。

Solution:

Given, $(1056)_{16}$ is a hex number.

First we need to convert the given hexadecimal number into decimal number

$(1056)_{16}$

= 1 × $16^{3}$ + 0 × $16^{2}$ + 5 × $16^{1}$ + 6 × 160

= 4096 + 0 + 80 + 6

= $(4182)_{10}$

Now we will convert this decimal number to the required octal number by repetitively dividing by 8.

84182Remainder「剩余部分」
85226
8652
881
810
01

Therefore, taking the value of the remainder from bottom to top, we get;

(4182)10 = (10126)8

Therefore,

(1056)16 = (10126)8

Example 2:

Convert (1001001100)2 to a decimal number.

Solution:

(1001001100)2

= 1 × 29 + 0 × 28 + 0 × 27 + 1 × 26 + 0 × 25 + 0 × 24 + 1 × 23 + 1 × 22 + 0 × 21 + 0 × 20

= 512 + 64 + 8 + 4

= (588)10

Example 3:

Convert 101012 into an octal number.

Solution:

Given,

101012 is the binary number

We can write the given binary number as:

010 101

Now as we know, in the octal number system,

010 → 2

101 → 5

Therefore, the required octal number is (25)8

Example 4:

Convert hexadecimal 2C to decimal number.

Solution:

We need to convert 2C16 into binary numbers first.

2C → 00101100

Now convert 001011002 into a decimal number.

101100 = 1 × 25 + 0 × 24 + 1 × 23 + 1 × 22 + 0 × 21 + 0 × 20

= 32 + 8 + 4

= 44

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