The discussion centers on the binary addition of six 15-bit binary numbers, resulting in the sum 1010111011000101. The user encountered discrepancies while using MATLAB, specifically with the first four digits appearing reversed. The confusion arises from the carry operation starting from the 12th column, where the user miscalculated the carry from adding multiple ones. The correct approach involves understanding binary carry operations and aligning the results accurately.
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ee1215 said:Homework Statement
010110000000000
011001000000000
001100010000000
100100001000000
110100000000100
111100000000001
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Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
The answer I get is 1010111011000101
but I have used MATLAB and the first four digits are backwards on my answer per matlab. I am confused on how they get that when carrying the 1 starting with the 12th row from the right.