40 in Binary
40 in binary is 101000. Unlike the decimal number system where we use the digits 0 to 9 to represent a number, in a binary system, we use only 2 digits that are 0 and 1 (bits). We have used 6 bits to represent 40 in binary. In this article, let us learn how to convert the decimal number 40 to binary.
How to Convert 40 in Binary?
Step 1: Divide 40 by 2. Use the integer quotient obtained in this step as the dividend for the next step. Repeat the process until the quotient becomes 0.
| Dividend | Remainder |
|---|---|
| 40/2 = 20 | 0 |
| 20/2 = 10 | 0 |
| 10/2 = 5 | 0 |
| 5/2 = 2 | 1 |
| 2/2 = 1 | 0 |
| 1/2 = 0 | 1 |
Step 2: Write the remainder from bottom to top i.e. in the reverse chronological order. This will give the binary equivalent of 40.
Therefore, the binary equivalent of decimal number 40 is 101000.
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Let us have a look at the value of the decimal number 40 in the different number systems.
- 40 in Binary: 40₁₀ = 101000₂
- 40 in Octal: 40₁₀ = 50₈
- 40 in Hexadecimal: 40₁₀ = 28₁₆
- 101000₂ in Decimal: 40₁₀
Problem Statements:
| What is 40 in Binary? - (Base 2) | (101000)₂ |
| What is 40 in Hexadecimal? - (Base 16) | (28)₁₆ |
| What is 40 in Octal? - (Base 8) | (50)₈ |
| Square Root of 40 | 6.324555 |
| Is 40 a Prime Number? | No |
| Is 40 a Composite Number? | Yes |
| Is 40 a Perfect Cube? | No |
| Cube Root of 40 | 3.419952 |
| Is 40 a Perfect Square? | No |
FAQs on 40 in Binary
What is 40 in Binary?
40 in binary is 101000. To find decimal to binary equivalent, divide 40 successively by 2 until the quotient becomes 0. The binary equivalent can be obtained by writing the remainder in each division step from the bottom to the top.
Find the Value of 7 × 40 in Binary Form.
We know that 40 in binary is 101000 and 7 is 111. Using the binary multiplication rules (0 × 0 = 0; 0 × 1 = 0 ; 1 × 0 = 0 and 1 × 1 = 1), we can multiply 101000 × 111 = 100011000 which is 280 in the decimal number system. [40 × 7 = 280]
How Many Bits Does 40 in Binary Have?
We can count the number of zeros and ones to see how many bits are used to represent 40 in binary, i.e,. 101000. Therefore, we have used 6 bits to represent 40 in binary.
What is the Binary Equivalent of 40 + 99?
40 in binary number system is 101000 and 99 is 1100011. We can add the binary equivalent of 40 and 99 using binary addition rules [0 + 0 = 0, 0 + 1 = 1, 1 + 1 = 10 note that 1 is a carry over to the next bit]. Therefore, (101000)₂ + (1100011)₂ = (10001011)₂ which is nothing but 139.
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How to Convert 40 to Binary Equivalent?
We can divide 40 by 2 and continue the division till we get 0. Note down the remainder in each step.
- 40 mod 2 = 0 - LSB (Least Significant Bit)
- 20 mod 2 = 0
- 10 mod 2 = 0
- 5 mod 2 = 1
- 2 mod 2 = 0
- 1 mod 2 = 1 - MSB (Most Significant Bit)
Write the remainders from MSB to LSB. Therefore, the decimal number 40 in binary can be represented as 101000.
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