1111001001000101
The binary number 1111001001000101 is a sequence of 16 bits, where each bit can be either 0 or 1. In binary numeral system, each position represents a power of 2, starting from the rightmost bit (2^0) to the leftmost bit (2^15). The binary number 1111001001000101 can be converted to its decimal equivalent by summing the values of the positions where the bit is 1. In this case, the decimal equivalent is 64,517. Binary numbers are commonly used in computer science and digital electronics for representing data and performing calculations. The binary number 1111001001000101 can also be represented in other numeral systems, such as hexadecimal, by grouping the bits into sets of four and converting each group to its hexadecimal equivalent. In this case, the hexadecimal equivalent is FA425. Binary numbers are also used in error detection and correction codes, such as Hamming codes, to ensure the integrity of data transmitted or stored in digital systems.