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= Computer arithmetic
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Computer arithmetic refers to the study and implementation of arithmetic operations in computer systems. It encompasses how computers perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using binary numbers, as well as how these operations are implemented at the hardware level. \#\#\# Key Concepts in Computer Arithmetic: 1. **Binary Number System**: - Computers use the binary number system (base-2), which means they represent data using only two digits: 0 and 1.