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Hexadecimal and octal systems are used primarily in computing and programming because they provide a more compact representation of binary data. Hexadecimal (base 16) simplifies the representation of binary values, allowing four binary digits to be represented by a single hexadecimal digit, making it easier for humans to read and understand. Octal (base 8), while less common today, was traditionally used in computing due to its straightforward conversion from binary, grouping bits into sets of three. Both systems help streamline coding, debugging, and memory addressing processes.

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