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Newsgroups: comp.arch
Subject: Question about IEEE floats
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Date: 23 Jun 89 04:30:44 GMT
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Nf-From: sts.sts.UUCP!roy    Jun 22 21:12:00 1989


I would like to find out about the IEEE floating point format and,
specifically, about the "hidden bit".  I do know that, for example,
the number 1 would be represented with a sign of 0, exponent (excess
127) of 127 and a fractional part of 0.  I just don't have access to
any papers on the IEEE format or understand (by example) the concept
of the "hidden bit".  Any pointers to appropriate places to look for
information or tips on hidden bits would be appreciated.  Thanks!

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