Math Problem Statement

Write 59 in the base-six system.

Solution

To convert 5959 from base 10 to base 6:

  1. Start by dividing 5959 by 66 to determine the quotient and remainder:

    • 59÷6=959 \div 6 = 9 remainder 55.

    So, the least significant digit (rightmost) in base 6 is 55.

  2. Take the quotient (99) and divide it by 66:

    • 9÷6=19 \div 6 = 1 remainder 33.

    This means the next digit is 33.

  3. Finally, take the quotient (11) and divide it by 66:

    • 1÷6=01 \div 6 = 0 remainder 11.

    This gives the most significant digit (leftmost) as 11.

Putting it together from most significant to least significant, 5910=135659_{10} = 135_6.

Would you like additional steps or further explanation?

Here are 5 related questions you might explore:

  1. How do you convert a number from base 6 to base 10?
  2. What are the general rules for converting between different bases?
  3. How would you represent other numbers like 7575 in base 6?
  4. Why is base 6 used in certain numeral systems?
  5. Can you explain the difference between positional notation in different bases?

Tip: Always remember to read remainders from last to first to form the correct base number.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Numeral Systems
Base Conversion

Formulas

Quotient and Remainder for Base Conversion

Theorems

Positional Notation in Numeral Systems

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-8