Converting Binary & Hexadecimal Flashcards

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How many binary digits does one hexadecimal digit represent?

4 binary digits, so two hex digits represent one byte.

What are the steps to convert an 8-bit binary number to hexadecimal?
e.g. convert 11011010

1. Split into two groups of 4 bits: 1101 and 1010.
2. Convert each group to decimal: 13 and 10.
3. Write each as a hex digit: DA.

What are the steps to convert a 2-digit hexadecimal number to binary?
e.g. convert 4F

1. Take each hex digit separately.
2. Convert each to 4 bits: 4 = 0100, F = 1111.
3. Join them: 01001111.