Exercise: Number Base Conversion
Explore how to convert decimal numbers to hexadecimal and hexadecimal strings back to decimal using Ruby. This lesson helps you understand number base conversions, implement conversion algorithms, and apply Ruby methods to solve these programming exercises. Gain hands-on experience with string manipulation, arithmetic operations, and Ruby techniques while reinforcing your problem-solving skills in practical utility programs.
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Convert decimal to hex
Write a program to convert a decimal string into its equivalent hexadecimal. Assume that the input is already saved in a string named number, and you are required to store the output to a string variable hexadecimal.
number = 398hexadecimal = 18e
Converting decimal to hex
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The process for converting a decimal number
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