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kuueteistkümnendnumbrit refers to the number system with a base of 16, also known as hexadecimal. This system uses sixteen distinct symbols to represent numbers. These symbols are the digits 0 through 9, followed by the letters A through F. The digits 0-9 correspond to their decimal values, while A represents 10, B represents 11, C represents 12, D represents 13, E represents 14, and F represents 15.

The primary advantage of the hexadecimal system is its efficiency in representing binary data. Since 16 is a power of 2 (2^4), each hexadecimal digit can be directly translated into a group of four binary digits (bits). This makes it a convenient shorthand for programmers and computer scientists who work with binary code, which is the fundamental language of computers. For instance, the binary number 1111 is equivalent to the decimal number 15, which is represented by the hexadecimal digit F.

Hexadecimal is commonly used in computing for various purposes, including memory addressing, color codes in web design (e.g., #FFFFFF for white), and representing data values. Its conciseness compared to binary makes it easier to read, write, and communicate large binary numbers. The conversion between decimal, binary, and hexadecimal is a fundamental concept in computer science and digital electronics. Understanding these number systems is crucial for comprehending how computers store and process information.