Guide to Add Binary Numbers

The binary numeral system Â represents numeric values using two symbols, 0 and 1. It’s not so difficult to add binary numbers, actually it’s comparable to adding decimal numbers, with a few exceptions.

This is how you do it:

1. Just like the adding of decimal numbers, align the desired numbers.

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2. Begin with the two numbers in the far right column.

3. Unless both numbers represent a 1, you have to follow the rules of decimal addition in adding the numbers.

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4. Next, add 1+1 as “10″ (notice that “10″ represents “one zero” not “ten”). Write “0″ bellow and carry a “1″ to the next column.

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5. Proceed on the next column to the left.

6. The previous steps must be repeated, but add any carry. Notice that 1+1=10 and 1+1+1=11. And remember to carry the “1″.

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