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Why are we using octal and hexadecimal number system in computer?
Why is hexadecimal more commonly used than octal?
Hexadecimal is more commonly used than octal because it can represent more data in a smaller space. One hexadecimal digit represents four bits, while one octal digit represents only three bits. This means that hexadecimal is more convenient for working with memory addresses and other data in computing.