How Do You Convert Numbers from Base 8 to Base 2?

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To convert numbers from base 8 to base 2, one effective method is to first convert the base 8 number to base 10, and then from base 10 to binary. For example, converting 456 from base 8 to base 10 yields 302, which can then be divided by 2 to get the binary equivalent. Alternatively, it's possible to convert directly between bases by using the appropriate arithmetic without going through base 10. Understanding these methods can simplify the conversion process significantly.
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Hi guys I'm not sure if this is the right place to post, so if its not please redirect me.

We are learning Number system conversions and I am having trouble converting anything other than base 10 to other bases. Ex base 8 to base 2.
I tried converting say 456 base 8 to base 2
This is not a homework question so
If you would like to post a General equation please go ahead. I just want to understand how to do this
Step by step.

Equations:
I'm currently writing things in the form Q and R chart

Work:
456 I try converting that to base 10, I get 302 then I divide by 2, I get 151 remainder 0 but I'm not sure if this is the correct way because I remember my teacher dissecting the 456 into 3 different number 4,5,6 and dealing with them separately. Also if I don't know if the 151 that I got is base 10 or 8

Please Help. Thank you
 
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You must do your arithmetic in the correct base. Do do your conversion you must do base 8 arithmetic.

Another way would be to convert the base 8 to base 10 (using base 10 arithmetic) then convert the base 10 number to binary.
 
Oh ok. I got it that way. Thank you :)
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Is there any other way of doing it without converting to Base 10 first? Not that it's hard
 
You can go directly between any 2 bases as long as you use appropriate arithmetic.
 

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