Question

What is binary 1000-101

Answer 1

0011

Explanation:

1000 - 101

first step is to convert the binary numbers to decimal to perform the required operation of subtraction:

8 4 2 1

1 0 0 0

-

1 0 1

_________

0 0 1 1

thus,

1000 in decimal = 8

101 in decimal = 5

8 - 5 = 3 which is equivalent to 0011