👉 Oct Math, or Octal Mathematics, is a number system that uses base-8 (octal) instead of the more common base-10 (decimal) system. In Octal, each digit can range from 0 to 7, allowing for a broader representation of numbers compared to decimal. This system simplifies certain calculations and is particularly useful in computing, as it closely aligns with the binary system used in computers, where each digit (bit) represents a power of 2. Octal arithmetic involves operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, but with rules adapted to the octal digits. For instance, in Octal, the sum of two digits is only 7 if they are both 7 or less; otherwise, it's treated as regular addition. Octal is often used in programming and digital electronics to represent binary data more compactly, making it easier to work with in low-level programming and hardware design.
