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Decimal to binary: fractions

Theory

Negative powers

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Break down decimal fractions (represented by table columns) into one or more negative powers of two (represented by table rows).

Tip: 2−1=0.52^{-1} = 0.5, 2−2=0.252^{-2} = 0.25, 2−3=0.1252^{-3} = 0.125, 2−4=0.06252^{-4} = 0.0625.

Choose one or more options for each row
0.50.68750.06250.4375
2−1 2^{-1}
2−2 2^{-2}
2−3 2^{-3}
2−4 2^{-4}
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