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A decimal point is used to indicate where the whole units end and smaller place values begin. For instance, if I had 13.5 Oranges, the decimal point indicates that only digits left of the decimal are whole. I only have 13 whole oranges. The number to the right of the decimal is a smaller place value. I have 0.5 of an orange, or half an orange.
A comma has no important use when writing down numbers, but is often used to break up bigger numbers, making them easier to read. This is done from right to left, every three numbers. For instance 7284758691 might be hard to read, so I would instead write 7,284,758,691
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What dot is used to divide whole numbers and decimal fraction?
The decimal point. But note that in many countries it is a comma, not a dot.The decimal point. But note that in many countries it is a comma, not a dot.The decimal point. But note that in many countries it is a comma, not a dot.The decimal point. But note that in many countries it is a comma, not a dot.
Is comma a decimal point in British pounds?
No, a comma is not used as a decimal point in British pounds. It is used that way in France, Spain, and some other countries, however.
What are the difference between decimal in rational and decimal in irrational?
A decimal rational number can be expressed as a fraction A decimal irrational number can not be expressed as a fraction
How do you apply the comma number format with decimal places?
To the left of the decimal point, you place a decimal at an interval of every three digits.
What are the difference between a decimal and a whole number?
The difference is that all whole numbers are decimal numbers, but not all decimal numbers are whole numbers. For example a whole number such as 1 is a decimal number but a decimal number such as 1.5 is not a whole number.
