FP Addition

• Example:

  • 1.610 x 10-1 + 9.999 x 101

• Step 1:

  • Align decimal point: 0.016 x 101 + 9.999 x 101

• Step 2:

  • Add: 10.015 x 101

• Step 3:

  • Normalize: 1.0015 x 102

• Step 4:

  • Round: 1.002 x 102

• May need to repeat steps 3 and 4 if result not normal after rounding. (renormalization)

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