Art of Assembly Language, 1st Edition

2.5. 2.5 Arithmetic Operations on Binary and Hexadecimal Numbers

There are several operations we can perform on binary and hexadecimal numbers. For example, we can add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform other arithmetic operations. Although you needn't become an expert at it, you should be able to, in a pinch, perform these operations manually using a piece of paper and a pencil. Having just said that you should be able to perform these operations manually, the correct way to perform such arithmetic operations is to have a calculator that does them for you. There are several such calculators on the market; following is a list.

Some manufacturers of hexadecimal calculators (in 2002):

• Casio

• Hewlett-Packard

• Sharp

• Texas Instruments

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