Using a Calculator to Do Arithmetic in Bases Other than Ten.

Schultz, James E.

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Publication Date: 1978

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Using a Calculator to Do Arithmetic in Bases Other than Ten.

Schultz, James E.

Arithmetic Teacher, v26 n1 p25-27 Sep 1978, Sep78

The method described here converts a given problem in a base other than ten to a related problem in base ten, solves the related problem in base ten, and converts the answer back to the original base. Limitations are discussed. (MP)

Descriptors: Addition, Algorithms, Calculators, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Mathematics, Multiplication, Number Concepts

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