radix complement

noun

radix complement

noun
1

The number which, added to the given n-digit number in radix r, results in rⁿ. In binary (r=2), this is the two's complement.

  • The radix complement of 01100101_2 is 10011011_2.
  • The radix complement of 138053_10 is 861947_10.
1 more example
  • The radix complement of 0423102_5 is 4021343_5.
Related terms
complement, diminished radix complement

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