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How to convert 256 into binary?


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Converting 256 into binary

  1. Divide the number by 2 and if it is completely divisible then the remainder is 0 else 1.This will be LSB (Least Significant Bit).
  2. Make the Quotient obtained as next Dividend.
  3. Now divide the Quotient obtained in 2 and note the remainder again.
  4. Repeat the steps 2 and 3 until the new Dividend becomes 0.
  5. When the process terminates report the answer from MSB to LSB.

DivisorDividendRemainder2256021280264023202160280240220211-0-

Hence the binary representation of 256 is 1000000002.


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