1.1.2 - Binary Addition and Subtraction

Flashcards for Binary Addition and Subtraction

Binary Addition

The process of adding two binary numbers together following specific rules based on binary values.

Binary Subtraction

The process of subtracting one binary number from another using techniques like two's complement and borrow subtraction method.

Overflow Error

An error that occurs when the result of an operation exceeds the capacity of the computer's binary representation, often due to carrying a value beyond the available bits.

Logic Gates

Electronic circuits used in computers to perform basic operations like addition and subtraction.

One's Complement

A method to represent negative binary numbers by flipping the bits (1's to 0's and vice versa).

Two's Complement

A preferred method to represent negative binary numbers by flipping all bits and adding 1.

Borrow Subtraction Method

A technique used in binary subtraction where a 1 is borrowed from the next column to facilitate subtraction.