Questions: Show how to express the number 1 / 24 in binary (base 2) format. Assume that there are 7 bits in the mantissa.
Transcript text: 1. [3 points] Show how to express the number $1 / 24$ in binary (base 2) format. Assume that there are 7 bits in the mantissa.
Solution
Solution Steps
To express the number \( \frac{1}{24} \) in binary format with a 7-bit mantissa, we need to convert the decimal fraction to binary. This involves repeatedly multiplying the fraction by 2 and recording the integer part until we have enough bits.
Step 1: Convert \( \frac{1}{24} \) to Decimal
First, we convert the fraction \( \frac{1}{24} \) to its decimal form:
\[
\frac{1}{24} \approx 0.041666666666666664
\]
Step 2: Convert Decimal to Binary
Next, we convert the decimal \( 0.041666666666666664 \) to binary with a 7-bit mantissa. This involves repeatedly multiplying the fraction by 2 and recording the integer part until we have 7 bits.