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JSS1: MATHEMATICS - 1ST TERM

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  1. Whole Numbers I | Week 1
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    1 Quiz
  2. Whole Numbers II | Week 2
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    1 Quiz
  3. Counting in Base Two | Week 3
    4 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  4. Arithmetic Operations | Week 4
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  5. Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) | Week 5
    2 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  6. Highest Common Factor | Week 6
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  7. Fraction | Week 7
    7 Topics
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  8. Basic Operations with Fractions I | Week 8
    3 Topics
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  9. Basic Operations with Fractions II | Week 9
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  10. Directed Numbers | Week 10
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  11. Estimation and Approximation I | Week 11
    3 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  12. Estimation and Approximation II | Week 12
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Topic Content:

  • Converting Numbers in Base Ten to Base Two

In number system:

  • It is very important to have a good knowledge of how to convert numbers from one base to another base.
  • Here, we will learn how to convert any given number from base 10 to base 2.

Worked Example 3.2.1:

Convert 55ten to base two 

Solution 

Using repeated division method.

To convert from base ten to base two: 

1. Divide the given base ten i.e. 55ten repeatedly by 2 (the base number we are converting to)
2. Continue dividing until zero is obtained, writing down the remainder at every stage. 
3. The answer is the Remainder (R) read upwards (i.e. from bottom to top).

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Answer: 55ten = 110111two

Worked Example 3.2.2:

Convert 184ten to base 2. 

Solution  

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Answer: 184ten = 10111000two