In computer science, a number system is a structured method for representing numerical values using a unique set of symbols or digits.
Core Number Systems
The two primary number systems used in computing are:
- Binary (Base 2): The most fundamental system, using only two digits: 0 and 1. It is the “native language” of computers because electronic circuits have only two states: on (1) and off (0).
- Decimal (Base 10): The standard system used by humans in everyday life, featuring ten digits (0-9). Computers convert human input from decimal to binary for processing.
Some Examples:
