Here are some of the most important formulas for solving number system aptitude problems:

S.NoTo CalculateFormulas
1.Decimal to Binary ConversionTo convert a decimal number to binary, divide the decimal number by 2 repeatedly and note the remainders in reverse order.
2.Binary to Decimal ConversionTo convert a binary number to decimal, multiply each digit by its positional value and sum the results.
3.Decimal to Hexadecimal ConversionTo convert a decimal number to hexadecimal, divide the decimal number by 16 repeatedly and note the remainders in reverse order.
4.Hexadecimal to Decimal ConversionTo convert a hexadecimal number to decimal, multiply each digit by its positional value and sum the results.
5.Binary AdditionPerform addition of binary numbers following the rules of binary addition: 0 + 0 = 0, 0 + 1 = 1, 1 + 0 = 1, 1 + 1 = 10 (carry 1, write 0).
6.Binary SubtractionPerform subtraction of binary numbers following the rules of binary subtraction: 0 – 0 = 0, 1 – 0 = 1, 1 – 1 = 0, borrow from higher place value if necessary.
7.Binary MultiplicationPerform multiplication of binary numbers following the rules of binary multiplication: 0 × 0 = 0, 0 × 1 = 0, 1 × 0 = 0, 1 × 1 = 1.
8.Decimal to Binary ConversionTo convert a decimal number to binary, divide the decimal number by 2 repeatedly and note the remainders in reverse order.
9.Binary to Decimal ConversionTo convert a binary number to decimal, multiply each digit by its positional value and sum the results.
10.Decimal to Hexadecimal ConversionTo convert a decimal number to hexadecimal, divide the decimal number by 16 repeatedly and note the remainders in reverse order.