Binary addition and Boolean logic are both mathematical operations used in computer science and digital electronics. However, they are used in different contexts and with different purposes.
Binary addition is an arithmetic operation performed on binary numbers (numbers expressed in the base-2 numeral system). It involves adding two binary digits (0 or 1) along with a carry coming from a previous addition. The result can be a binary digit (0 or 1) and a carry which is added to the next columns of digits in the addition process.
Example:
Let's perform a binary addition of two binary numbers, 1011 and 1101:
1 0 1 1 (1011)
+ 1 1 0 1 (1101)
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1 0 0 1 0 (10010)
In this example, each column is added starting from the rightmost column (least significant bit) to the leftmost column. As we add each column, we determine the result and the carry. The carry is carried forward to the next column for addition.
On the other hand, Boolean logic is a form of algebra dealing with variables that can take on only two values - true or false, equivalent to 1 or 0 in binary. It consists of logical operations such as AND, OR, NOT, and more, where inputs and outputs can only be true or false (1 or 0).
Example:
Let's consider the following Boolean expression: (A AND B) OR C
Here, A, B, and C are Boolean variables that can take values of true (1) or false (0).
A | B | C | (A AND B) OR C
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1 | 0 | 1 | 1
0 | 1 | 0 | 0
1 | 1 | 0 | 1
0 | 0 | 1 | 1
In this example, we evaluate the expression for different combinations of input values. The result of the expression is true (1) when either (A AND B) is true, or when C is true. Otherwise, it is false (0).
In summary, binary addition is used for adding binary numbers, generating new binary numbers as a result. Boolean logic, on the other hand, deals with logical operations using true/false values, determining output based on logical conditions.
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