Computer Science
Decimal to Binary Conversion
Convert a non-negative decimal integer to binary.
Repeatedly divide by 2 and read remainders in reverse order.
Formula Explanation
Repeated division by two generates binary digits from least significant to most significant.
Variables Explained
Remainder = Binary digit; Quotient = Result of integer division.
Solved Example
Convert decimal 13 to binary.
13 → remainders 1, 0, 1, 1 when read upward; answer = 1101₂.