Binary addition (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards

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Binary Addition
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Direction to work when adding binary numbers

Right to left

Digits used in binary addition

Only 0 and 1

Binary addition rule: 0+0=?0 + 0 = ?

00

Binary addition rule: 0+1=?0 + 1 = ?

11

Binary addition rule: 1+1=?1 + 1 = ?

00 and carry 11

What to write when adding 1+11 + 1 in binary

Write 00, carry 11 to next column

Which column to start from in binary addition

Rightmost column

How to align binary numbers before adding

Align rightmost digits

Method used to represent negative numbers in binary

Two's complement

Common mistake: starting direction in binary addition

Starting from left instead of right

Common mistake when 1+11 + 1 in binary

Forgetting to carry the 11

Exam strategy to verify binary addition answer

Convert back to decimal to check

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