Introduction to Denary and

Binary Numbers
Denary and binary numbers are foundational concepts in the field of computer
science and mathematics. Understanding how they work is crucial for anyone
interested in coding, computing, or digital systems.

FM by Fauzia Mostafa
Converting Denary to Binary
1 Step 1
Start by dividing the denary number by 2 and noting down the remainder.

2 Step 2
Divide the quotient obtained from the previous step by 2 and again note the
remainder.

3 Step 3
Repeat the division process until the quotient becomes zero, then write the
remainders in the reverse order.
Converting Binary to Denary

1 Step 1
Write down the binary number and assign powers of 2 to each digit, starting from
2^0 for the rightmost digit.

2 Step 2
Multiply each binary digit by its corresponding power of 2 and sum the results to get
the denary number.
Examples of Converting Denary to
Binary
1 Example 1
Converting the denary number 27 to
binary step by step.
2 Example 2
Converting the denary number 50 to
binary using the division method.
Examples of Converting Binary to
Denary

1 Example 1 2 Example 2
Converting the binary number 1101 to Converting the binary number 10101 to
denary using the powers of 2. denary through step-by-step
calculations.
Tips and Tricks for Converting
Between Denary and Binary
Visualize Powers of 2 Grouping Binary Digits Check for Mistakes

For binary to denary When converting denary to Always double-check your

conversion, mentally binary, grouping the binary conversions to ensure
visualize the powers of 2 digits helps in the division accuracy, especially when
corresponding to each process. dealing with larger numbers.
binary digit.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When
Converting Between Denary and
Binary
Incorrect Remainders Misinterpreting Binary Digits
Mistakes in noting down the remainders Confusion in interpreting binary digits may
during denary to binary conversions can result in inaccuracies when converting
lead to errors. binary to denary.

Skipping Verification
Failing to verify the correctness of the conversion process can result in unnoticed mistakes.
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Understanding
Mastering the conversion process between denary and binary numbers is a
fundamental skill in computer science.

Practical Application
From programming to digital electronics, the ability to convert between these number
systems is indispensable.

Precision and Accuracy

Practice and attention to detail are crucial in ensuring error-free conversions in both
directions.