Convert the number 10111.11two t w o to a mixed number.

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Mathematics - 2024 Subject: General Mathematics

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Convert the number 10111.11two t w o  to a mixed number.
Answer Details

To convert the binary number **10111.112** to a mixed number, we need to understand both the whole number and fractional parts of a binary number.


The binary number **10111.112** consists of two parts: **10111** and **.11**.


Converting the Whole Number Part **10111**


The process of converting a binary number to decimal involves multiplying each bit by the power of 2 corresponding to its position, starting from the right (0th position). Let's do this step by step:


  • The rightmost digit (least significant bit) is 1: \(1 \times 2^0 = 1\)
  • The next digit to the left is 1: \(1 \times 2^1 = 2\)
  • The next digit is 1: \(1 \times 2^2 = 4\)
  • The next digit is 0: \(0 \times 2^3 = 0\)
  • The leftmost digit (most significant bit) is 1: \(1 \times 2^4 = 16\)

Add their decimal values together:

**16 + 0 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 23**


Converting the Fractional Part **.11**


For the fractional part, we work with negative powers of 2, starting from \(-1\) for the digit immediately after the binary point:


  • The first digit is 1: \(1 \times 2^{-1} = 0.5\)
  • The second digit is 1: \(1 \times 2^{-2} = 0.25\)

Add these values together:

**0.5 + 0.25 = 0.75**


Forming the Mixed Number


Now, we need to combine both parts (whole number and fractional parts):

**23 + 0.75 = 23.75**


To express this in a mixed number form, recognize that **23.75** is equivalent to the mixed number **23 3/4**.


Therefore, the complete conversion of the binary number **10111.112** is **23 3/4**.

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