4. Using the 16 bit (half precision) representation of floating-point numbers, with 5 bits for the exponent, give the normalised binary floating-point number represen- tation of -15.3125. You must show how your derived each component of your bit string answer.

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4. Using the 16 bit (half precision) representation of floating-point numbers, with 5
bits for the exponent, give the normalised binary floating-point number represen-
tation of -15.3125.
You must show how your derived each component of your bit string answer.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Using the 16 bit (half precision) representation of floating-point numbers, with 5 bits for the exponent, give the normalised binary floating-point number represen- tation of -15.3125. You must show how your derived each component of your bit string answer.
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