Question

What are the similarities and differences between the binary and decimal systems?

Answer 1

Answer:

A binary system is a system that functions on zeros and ones (0's and 1's).

A decimal system is an Arabic numeric system that has 10 as its base and uses a dot which is also called a decimal point to show fractions.

Differences

• A decimal uses ten different digits which is 0-9 while a binary system uses just two digits 0 and 1
• Decimal system was historically a Hindu-Arabic system while the binary system is just an Arabic system

Similarities

• They are capable of performing arithmetic operations
• They both can be represented in decimal form