Base Conversion (6)

• General Conversion Algorithm

• Algorithm 1.1

To convert a number N from base A to base B, use

(a) the series substitution method with base B arithmetic, or

(b) the radix divide or multiply method with base A arithmetic.

• Algorithm 1.2

To convert a number N from base A to base B, use

(a) the series substitution method with base 10 arithmetic to convert N from base A to base 10, and

(b) the radix divide or multiply method with decimal arithmetic to convert N from base 10 to base B.

• Algorithm 1.2 is longer, but easier and less error prone.

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