1-44
Now write out the number from MSD to LSD as shown:
178
The same process is used regardless of the size of the decimal number. Naturally, more divisions are
needed for larger numbers, as in the following example:
Convert 26410 to octal:
By rewriting the solution, you find that the octal equivalent of 26410 is as follows:
4108
To convert a decimal fraction to octal, multiply the fraction by 8. Extract everything that appears to
the left of the radix point. The first number extracted will be the MSD and will follow the radix point. The
last number extracted will be the LSD.
Convert 0.0510 to octal:
