decimal point

• Punto (.) que se utiliza en la escritura decimal para separar la parte entera de la parte fraccionaria de un número.

A dot (.) used in decimal notation to separate the integer part of a number from the fractional part.

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   A dot (.) used to separate the whole number part from the fractional part in a decimal number.

   Punto decimal

   • In the number 3.14, the decimal point separates 3 from 14.
   • Make sure to place the decimal point correctly when adding money.
   • The calculator automatically inserts the decimal point.