Converting decimal number into 2's complement using 16 bits

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The problem:

What is the decimal number -234 in 2's complement using 16 bits?

Do I just have to convert 234 to binary?

evgeny · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-25 09:40:54Z

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Yes, converting it to binary is sufficient. The answer is 0xff16.

Also, you can try using WolframAlpha to verify your calculations.

answered May 25, 2011 at 9:40

evgeny

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