Write a function that inputs a positive decimal value and a base between 2 and 1

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Write a function that inputs a positive decimal value and a base between 2 and 16 (inclusive) from the user, and prints the decimal number expressed in that base. I can't use the built in functions that handle bases. Also, i have to incorporate a while loop.
Hints: - There are multiple ways to handle the "letter digits" for bases from 11 to 16, but one simple and efficient approach is to index the string "0123456789ABCDEF" in a clever way, such that the numbers 1010 to 1510 are converted to their base-16 letter equivalents.
- You will also need to use a while loop in some way. - If you want to use "equals" in your condition for a while loop, type == (that's two equals signs). If you want to use "not equal", use != (exclamation equals-sign).


After it is executed, it needs to look like this:

>>> from10ToN()
Input the decimal value to convert: 490
Enter the target base, between 2 and 16: 16
1EA


Can someone show me what to do? Write a function that inputs a positive decimal value and a base between 2 and 16 (inclusive) from the user, and prints the decimal number expressed in that base. I can't use the built in functions that handle bases. Also, i have to incorporate a while loop.
Hints: - There are multiple ways to handle the "letter digits" for bases from 11 to 16, but one simple and efficient approach is to index the string "0123456789ABCDEF" in a clever way, such that the numbers 1010 to 1510 are converted to their base-16 letter equivalents.
- You will also need to use a while loop in some way. - If you want to use "equals" in your condition for a while loop, type == (that's two equals signs). If you want to use "not equal", use != (exclamation equals-sign).


After it is executed, it needs to look like this:

>>> from10ToN()
Input the decimal value to convert: 490
Enter the target base, between 2 and 16: 16
1EA


Can someone show me what to do?

Explanation / Answer

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