This tool facilitates the conversion of a binary number into its inverse representation. It achieves this by flipping each bit; that is, every 0 becomes a 1, and every 1 becomes a 0. For example, the one’s complement of the binary number 1010 is 0101.
This operation is fundamental in digital arithmetic, particularly in representing negative numbers and performing subtraction within computer systems. Understanding it provides insight into early computer architecture and the methods employed to simplify arithmetic logic circuits.