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Consider arithmetic $M(10,6,6)$, (decimal system, 6 places for mantissa, 6 places for exponent). I have to find the largest positive and smallest positive number in this arithmetic. I was looking for clues. But, I don't know how to do this. Example for $M(2,3,3)$: enter image description here

pawelK
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    You should have a specific definition of what each piece means. You have not specified a sign anywhere. Is it hidden in the mantissa? It would seem likely the greatest exponent is $999999$ or $+99999$ or some such. By smallest do you mean the most negative or the closest positive number to zero? Please think about the problem and improve your question. – Ross Millikan Jan 24 '19 at 00:16
  • You're right. I mean positive numbers. So, this is an example of task for exam. I have example for $M(2,3,3)$. Could you want to see? – pawelK Jan 24 '19 at 00:26

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