How to Add Binary Numbers

Adding binary numbers is very similar to adding decimal numbers, but with a few minor exceptions.

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Steps

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Align the numbers you wish to add as you would if you

were adding decimal numbers.

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Start with the two numbers in the far right column.

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Add the numbers following the rules of decimal addition (1+0 = 1, 0+0 = 0) unless both numbers are a 1.

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Add 1+1 as "10" if present. (it is not "ten" but "one zero"). Write "0" below and carry a "1" to the next column.

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Start on the next column to the left.

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Repeat the steps above, but add any carry. Remember that 1+1 = 10 and 1+1+1 = 11. Remember to carry the "1".

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Tips

Don't forget the carry. You can only use the digits 0 and 1. If you find yourself using 2 or any other digit, you did something wrong.