The discussion revolves around performing an arithmetic operation using 8-bit two's complement representation, specifically the subtraction of 29 from 87. Participants are focused on the conversion of decimal numbers to their binary two's complement forms.
Participants generally agree on the conversion of 29 to its two's complement representation, but there is a noted discrepancy regarding the use of the number 89 instead of 87, indicating some confusion that remains unresolved.
The discussion does not clarify the implications of the discrepancy between the numbers mentioned, nor does it resolve the arithmetic operation itself.
One quibble: you wrote 87 above, but worked with 89 below.naspek said:Homework Statement
Perform the following arithmetic operation using 8-bit
two's complement
a) 8710 - 2910
naspek said:The Attempt at a Solution
i just want to know.. am i converting the number correctly?
89 = 0101 1001
-29 = 1110 0011