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178 in Binary
178 in binary is written as 10110010 because the binary system uses only two digits, 0 and 1, to represent numbers. This number system is used widely in computer systems. In this topic, we are going to learn about converting 178 to the binary system.
178 in Binary Conversion
The process of converting 178 from decimal to binary involves dividing the number 178 by 2. Here, it is getting divided by 2 because the binary number system uses only 2 digits (0 and 1). The quotient becomes the dividend in the next step, and the process continues until the quotient becomes 0.
This is a commonly used method to convert 178 to binary. In the last step, the remainder is noted down bottom side up, and that becomes the converted value. For example, the remainders noted down after dividing 178 by 2 until getting 0 as the quotient is 10110010. Remember, the remainders here have been written upside down.
178 in Binary Chart
In the table shown below, the first column shows the binary digits (1 and 0) as 10110010. The second column represents the place values of each digit, and the third column is the value calculation, where the binary digits are multiplied by their corresponding place values.
The results of the third column can be added to cross-check if 10110010 in binary is indeed 178 in the decimal number system.
How to Write 178 in Binary
178 can be converted easily from decimal to binary. The methods mentioned below will help us convert the number. Let’s see how it is done.
Expansion Method: Let us see the step-by-step process of converting 178 using the expansion method.
Step 1 - Figure out the place values: In the binary system, each place value is a power of 2. Therefore, in the first step, we will ascertain the powers of 2.
20 = 1
21 = 2
22 = 4
23 = 8
24 = 16
25 = 32
26 = 64
27 = 128
28 = 256
Since 256 is greater than 178, we stop at 27 = 128.
Step 2 - Identify the largest power of 2: In the previous step, we stopped at 27 = 128. This is because in this step, we have to identify the largest power of 2, which is less than or equal to the given number, 178. Since 27 is the number we are looking for, write 1 in the 27 place. Now the value of 27, which is 128, is subtracted from 178. 178 - 128 = 50.
Step 3 - Identify the next largest power of 2: In this step, we need to find the largest power of 2 that fits into the result of the previous step, 50. So, the next largest power of 2 is 25, which is less than or equal to 50. Now, we have to write 1 in the 25 places. And then subtract 32 from 50. 50 - 32 = 18.
Step 4 - Identify the next largest power of 2: Now, the largest power of 2 that fits into the result 18 is 24. Write 1 in the 24 places. Subtract 16 from 18. 18 - 16 = 2.
Step 5 - Identify the next largest power of 2: Now, the only power of 2 that fits into the result 2 is 21. Write 1 in the 21 place. Subtract 2 from 2. 2 - 2 = 0. We need to stop the process here since the remainder is 0.
Step 6 - Identify the unused place values: In previous steps, we wrote 1 in the 27, 25, 24, and 21 places. Now, we can just write 0s in the remaining places, which are 26, 23, 22, and 20. Now, by substituting the values, we get, 0 in the 20 place 1 in the 21 place 0 in the 22 place 0 in the 23 place 1 in the 24 place 1 in the 25 place 0 in the 26 place 1 in the 27 place
Step 7 - Write the values in reverse order: We now write the numbers upside down to represent 178 in binary. Therefore, 10110010 is 178 in binary.
Grouping Method: In this method, we divide the number 178 by 2. Let us see the step-by-step conversion.
Step 1 - Divide the given number 178 by 2. 178 / 2 = 89. Here, 89 is the quotient and 0 is the remainder.
Step 2 - Divide the previous quotient (89) by 2. 89 / 2 = 44. Here, the quotient is 44 and the remainder is 1.
Step 3 - Repeat the previous step. 44 / 2 = 22. Now, the quotient is 22, and 0 is the remainder.
Step 4 - Repeat the previous step. 22 / 2 = 11. Now, the quotient is 11, and 0 is the remainder.
Step 5 - Repeat the previous step. 11 / 2 = 5. Now, the quotient is 5, and 1 is the remainder.
Step 6 - Repeat the previous step. 5 / 2 = 2. Now, the quotient is 2, and 1 is the remainder.
Step 7 - Repeat the previous step. 2 / 2 = 1. Now, the quotient is 1, and 0 is the remainder.
Step 8 - Repeat the previous step. 1 / 2 = 0. Here, the remainder is 1. And we stop the division here because the quotient is 0.
Step 9 - Write down the remainders from bottom to top. Therefore, 178 (decimal) = 10110010 (binary).
Rules for Binary Conversion of 178
There are certain rules to follow when converting any number to binary. Some of them are mentioned below:
Rule 1: Place Value Method
This is one of the most commonly used rules to convert any number to binary. The place value method is the same as the expansion method, where we need to find the largest power of 2. Let’s see a brief step-by-step explanation to understand the first rule. Find the largest power of 2 less than or equal to 178. Since the answer is 27, write 1 next to this power of 2. Subtract the value (128) from 178. So, 178 - 128 = 50. Find the largest power of 2 less than or equal to 50. The answer is 25. So, write 1 next to this power. Subtract 32 from 50, we get 18. Find the largest power of 2 for 18, which is 24. Write 1 next to this power. Subtract 16 from 18, we get 2. Find the largest power of 2 for 2, which is 21. Write 1 next to this power. Now, we just place 0s in the remaining powers (26, 23, 22, and 20). Final conversion will be 10110010.
Rule 2: Division by 2 Method
The division by 2 method is the same as the grouping method. A brief step-by-step explanation is given below for better understanding. First, 178 is divided by 2 to get 89 as the quotient and 0 as the remainder. Now, 89 is divided by 2. Here, we will get 44 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder. Dividing 44 by 2, we get 22 as the quotient and 0 as the remainder. Dividing 22 by 2, we get 11 as the quotient and 0 as the remainder. Dividing 11 by 2, we get 5 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder. Dividing 5 by 2, we get 2 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder. Dividing 2 by 2, we get 1 as the quotient and 0 as the remainder. Divide 1 by 2 to get 0 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder. We stop the division once the quotient becomes 0. Now, we write the remainders upside down to get the binary equivalent of 178, 10110010.
Rule 3: Representation Method
This rule also involves breaking the number into powers of 2. Identify the powers of 2 and write it down in decreasing order i.e., 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, and 20. Find the largest power that fits into 178. Repeat the process and allocate 1s and 0s to the suitable powers of 2. Combine the digits (0 and 1) to get the binary result.
Rule 4: Limitation Rule
The limitation of the binary system is that only 0s and 1s can be used to represent numbers. The system doesn’t use any other digits other than 0 and 1. This is a base 2 number system, where the binary places represent powers of 2. So, every digit is either a 0 or a 1. To convert 178, we use 0s for 26, 23, 22, and 20 and 1s for 27, 25, 24, and 21.
Tips and Tricks for Binary Numbers till 178
Learning a few tips and tricks is a great way to solve any mathematical problems easily. Let us take a look at some tips and tricks for binary numbers up to 178.
- Memorize to speed up conversions: Familiarize yourself with binary forms for numbers up to 178.
- Recognize the patterns: There is a peculiar pattern when converting numbers from decimal to binary. 1 → 1 1 + 1 = 2 → 10 2 + 2 = 4 → 100 4 + 4 = 8 → 1000 8 + 8 = 16 → 10000 16 + 16 = 32 → 100000…and so on. This is also called the double and add rule.
- Even and odd rule: Whenever a number is even, its binary form will end in 0. For e.g., 178 is even, and its binary form is 10110010. Here, the binary of 178 ends in 0. If the number is odd, then its binary equivalent will end in 1.
- Cross-verify the answers: Once the conversion is done, we can cross-verify the answers by converting the number back to the decimal form. This will eliminate any unforeseen errors in conversion.
- Practice by using tables: Writing the decimal numbers and their binary equivalents on a table will help us remember the conversions.
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 178 in Binary
Here, let us take a look at some of the most commonly made mistakes while converting numbers to binary.
Mistake 1
Writing the Remainders From Top to Bottom
Always remember to read and write the remainders from bottom to top.
After converting a number to binary using any of the methods mentioned above, it is important to read the remainders upside down to get the correct value.
Mistake 2
Misplacing 1s and 0s
Since the binary system uses only 1s and 0s, we have to be careful while representing any number in its binary form.
For example, 178 can be mistakenly written as 11010010 instead of 10110010.
Mistake 3
Not Practicing Enough
Converting numbers from decimal to binary on a regular basis will help boost our confidence and minimize mistakes.
Practice daily to become an expert in converting numbers to binary.
Mistake 4
Adding Instead of Dividing
When using the grouping method, students may incorrectly add 178 and 2 instead of dividing 178 by 2.
Always remember that division is used in the process to convert numbers to binary.
Mistake 5
Stopping the Division Too Early
It is important to continue the division process until the quotient becomes 0.
Failing to do so will result in errors in the final calculation.
178 in Binary Examples
Problem 1
Convert 178 from decimal to binary using the place value method.
10110010
Explanation
27 is the largest power of 2, which is less than or equal to 178.
So place 1 next to 27. Subtracting 128 from 178, we get 50.
So the next largest power would be 25.
So place another 1 next to 25.
Now, subtracting 32 from 50, we get 18.
The next largest power for 18 is 24.
Place 1 next to 24 and subtract 16 from 18, which gives 2.
Finally, place 1 next to 21, and subtract 2 from 2, which gives 0.
Now, we just place 0s in the remaining powers of 2, which are 26, 23, 22, and 20.
By using this method, we can find the binary form of 178, which is 10110010.
Problem 2
Convert 178 from decimal to binary using the division by 2 method.
10110010
Explanation
Divide 178 by 2. In the next step, the quotient becomes the new dividend.
Continue the process until the quotient becomes 0.
Now, write the remainders upside down to get the final result.
Problem 3
Convert 178 to binary using the representation method.
10110010
Explanation
Break the number 178 into powers of 2 and find the largest powers of 2.
We get 27. So 1 is placed next to 27. Next, 178 - 128 = 50.
Now, the largest power of 2 for 50 is 25.
Once again, 1 is placed next to 25.
Subtract 32 from 50 to get 18.
The largest power for 18 is 24.
Place 1 next to 24 and subtract 16 from 18, which gives 2.
Finally, place 1 next to 21, and subtract 2 from 2, which gives 0.
After getting 0, fill in with zeros for unused powers of 2.
By following this method, we get the binary value of 178 as 10110010.
Problem 4
How is 178 written in decimal, octal, and binary form?
Decimal form - 178 Octal - 262 Binary - 10110010
Explanation
The decimal system is also called the base 10 system. In this system, 178 is written as 178 only.
We have already seen how 178 is written as 10110010 in binary.
So, let us focus on the octal system, which is base 8.
To convert 178 to octal, we need to divide 178 by 8.
So 178 / 8 = 22 with 2 as the remainder.
In the next step, divide the quotient from the previous step (22) by 8.
So 22 / 8 = 2 with 6 as the remainder. In the final step, divide the quotient (2) by 8.
So 2 / 8 = 0 with 2 as the remainder.
The division process stops here because the quotient is now 0.
Here, 2, 6, and 2 are the remainders, and they have to be written in reverse order.
So, 262 is the octal equivalent of 178.
Problem 5
Express 178 - 73 in binary.
1101011
Explanation
178 - 73 = 105 So, we need to write 105 in binary.
Start by dividing 105 by 2.
We get 52 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder.
Next, divide 52 by 2.
Now we get 26 as the quotient and 0 as the remainder.
Divide 26 by 2 to get 13 as the quotient and 0 as the remainder.
Divide 13 by 2 to get 6 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder.
Divide 6 by 2 to get 3 as the quotient and 0 as the remainder.
Divide 3 by 2 to get 1 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder.
Divide 1 by 2 to get 0 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder.
Now write the remainders from bottom to top to get 1101011 (binary of 105).
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Important Glossaries for 178 in Binary
- Decimal: It is the base 10 number system which uses digits from 0 to 9.
- Binary: This number system uses only 0 and 1. It is also called the base 2 number system.
- Place value: Every digit has a value based on its position in a given number. For e.g., in 102 (base 10), 1 has occupied the hundreds place, 0 is in the tens place, and 2 is in the ones place.
- Octal: It is the number system with a base of 8. It uses digits from 0 to 7.
- Quotient: The result of division. In the process of binary conversion, it becomes the dividend for the next step.
Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana
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Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.
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