To convert the base ten numeral 555 to base six, you can use the process of divisions. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Start by dividing the decimal number 555 by 6.
555 ÷ 6 = 92, remainder 3
Step 2: Write down the remainder, which is 3, as the rightmost digit in the base six numeral.
Step 3: Next, divide the quotient obtained in step 1, which is 92, by 6.
92 ÷ 6 = 15, remainder 2
Step 4: Write down the remainder, which is 2, as the digit to the left of the previous digit in the base six numeral.
Step 5: Repeat the process by dividing the quotient obtained in step 3, which is 15, by 6.
15 ÷ 6 = 2, remainder 3
Step 6: Write down the remainder, which is 3, as the digit to the left of the previous digit in the base six numeral.
Step 7: Finally, divide the last quotient obtained in step 5, which is 2, by 6.
2 ÷ 6 = 0, remainder 2
Step 8: Write down the remainder, which is 2, as the leftmost digit in the base six numeral.
Step 9: The base six numeral equivalent of 555 is obtained by combining the remainders from step 8, step 6, step 4, and step 2.
The base six numeral equivalent of 555 is 2323.