Why does 10|20 = 30 ?

Question

When I search for an explanation of this operator on the internet, all I find is “Bitwise OR”. Any help? Thanks!

Answer 1

Here you go!
https://www.sololearn.com/learn/4073/?ref=app

Answer 2

bitwise OR will operate on binary representation of the numbers on both sides and perform a "logical OR" operation on each bit

10 = 01010
20 = 10100
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10|20 = 11110
which converts to 30 in binary number system

Answer 3

Simba Arsenic Thank you! Alright, I need to review my understanding of Bitwise obviously 😅😁

Answer 4

Ad Lo first learn how to convert decimal numbers to binary numbers.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Sonic Thanks! Yes, the conversion from decimal to binary is what I have not yet memorized and is where my difficulty with Bitwise begins.

Answer 7

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