The discussion focuses on adding base-six numbers, specifically calculating the sum of 3546 and 4326 in base-six notation. The addition process mirrors base-10 addition, with unique carry rules: for instance, 3 + 3 equals 10 in base-six, and 3 + 4 equals 11. Participants emphasized the importance of understanding base conversions and the carrying mechanism when performing arithmetic in non-decimal bases.
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It's pretty much the same as base-10 addition, except that 3 + 3 = 106, 3 + 4 = 116, and so on. For both these additions you have to carry 1 to the next place.PotentialE said:Express the sum 3546 + 4326 as a base-six number
I leaned this very briefly last year but I can't remember at all! just a brief walk-through on how to do base conversions and add base-six numbers please