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Easily Convert Decimal Numbers To Their Binary And BCD Formats

Here's a C/C++ program that converts decimal numbers ranging from 0 to 99,999 to binary and BCD formats. Using a simple algorithm in conjunction with pointer ...
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Implementing a 1-Digit Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) 8421 Adder, Part 1

When anyone is first introduced to the topic of digital computers, they are almost invariably told that these machines are based on binary (base-2) logic and the binary number system, where “binary” ...
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Easily Convert Decimal Numbers To Their Binary And BCD Formats: Backstory

HERE’S A C/C++ PROGRAM that converts decimal numbers ranging from 0 to 99,999 to binary and binary coded decimal (BCD) formats. Using a simple algorithm in conjunction with pointer arithmetic and ...